Clinical Application
Designed for secure needle capture and precise suture placement, this needle holder is intended for procedures that require delicate handling and accurate needle control. Its geometry and length make it suitable for fine soft-tissue suturing and layered closures where tactile feedback and a reliable locking mechanism are important—commonly used in specialties that perform meticulous suturing such as plastic surgery, ENT, ophthalmic-related soft-tissue work, and general soft-tissue closure.
Design & Configuration
The 14 cm length balances reach and control: long enough to access deeper or confined operative fields while maintaining hand stability for precise movements. Ratcheted handles provide reproducible locking pressure to retain the needle securely between throws, reducing the need to re-grasp. Fine jaws concentrate clamping force at the needle shaft to minimize slippage while allowing controlled rotation of the needle for accurate bite placement.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Needle holder
- Pattern / model: Kalt Arruga
- Configuration: Ratcheted handles with precision hinge
- Length: 14 cm
- Tip / jaw pattern: Fine needle-holding jaws
- Typical use: Delicate soft-tissue suturing and precise needle control
- Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
- Reusable: Yes
Material & Construction
Finished from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability under repeated reprocessing. Precision machining of the hinge and jaw surfaces ensures consistent alignment and tactile feedback. The instrument is designed for repeated sterilization and reprocessing consistent with reusable surgical instruments.
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