Rotter Cleft Palate Needle left 26cm

Clinical Application

Designed for precise tissue approximation in cleft palate repair and other pediatric intraoral procedures. The left-curved Rotter pattern facilitates controlled suture placement along the palatal vault and posterior oral cavity where a pronounced arc is required to reach medial and lateral mucoperiosteal edges. The 26 cm length provides reach and maneuverability when working through small oral apertures and with needle drivers while maintaining a stable arc for reproducible passes.

Design & Configuration

The left-oriented curvature concentrates the needle’s arc toward the surgeon’s chosen approach, improving access to posterior palatal regions without excessive hand repositioning. A longer working length helps manage suture tails and reduces the need to re-grasp near the tissue, and the Rotter-style geometry balances bite depth with visibility in the confined intraoral field. Choice of left vs. right curvature is made based on surgeon preference and the side of the palate being repaired.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Surgical suture needle
• Pattern / model: Rotter cleft palate needle (left)
• Configuration: Left-curved needle body
• Length: 26 cm
• Typical surgical use: Cleft palate repair, palatal mucoperiosteal closure
• Material: Surgical stainless steel

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel to provide a consistent curvature and needle integrity suitable for surgical handling. The construction supports standard clinical handling with needle drivers and is compatible with common sterilization workflows.

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