Clinical Application
This short, 13 cm Halsey-style needle holder is designed for precise needle control during superficial and delicate suturing tasks. Its smooth jaws are intended for applications where maintaining needle geometry and minimizing suture damage are priorities — for example: skin closures, mucosal repairs, minor procedures, and specialty cases that require fine tactile feedback. The compact length provides close working control in confined operative fields and for layered closures where accuracy is important.
Design & Configuration
Ring handles provide familiar, ergonomic control and allow the surgeon to modulate grip pressure with tactile feedback. The Halsey pattern delivers a short, robust jaw profile aligned with the instrument axis for direct transmission of force to the needle tip. Smooth (non-serrated) jaw faces preserve needle finish and reduce suture fraying when a non-locked, atraumatic bite is preferred. The 13 cm overall length balances access and fine motor control for procedures performed near the skin surface or in narrow cavities.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Needle holder
- Pattern / model: Halsey
- Configuration: Ring-handled with smooth jaws
- Length: 13 cm
- Tip / jaw pattern: Smooth, non-serrated jaw faces
- Typical use: Superficial and delicate soft-tissue suturing, skin and mucosal closures
- Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel
- Reusable: Yes
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability through repeated sterilization cycles. Precision-forged construction ensures consistent jaw alignment and long service life. The smooth jaw surface is optimized to protect needle finish and reduce abrasive wear to suture material during placement.
Quality & Compliance
Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.
Brand Comparison
Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.
Availability & Returns
- In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
- Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
- Returns: 30-day return policy