Clinical Application
Designed to provide reliable needle control in confined or hard-to-reach operative fields, this boomerang-style needle holder is used for delicate soft-tissue suturing where an offset shaft and precise tip orientation improve access and visualization. It is commonly selected for procedures that require working around obstructions or inside deep cavities, including ophthalmic, ENT, oral/maxillofacial, and reconstructive soft-tissue repair where fine, controlled needle placement is critical.
Design & Configuration
The boomerang geometry places the working tip at an offset angle from the hand, enabling suturing in narrow corridors without crowding the surgeon's hands over the field. Short, firm jaws deliver focused contact with the needle for secure grasping and improved tactile feedback during rotation and passage. A ratchet locking mechanism maintains consistent needle engagement once clamped, supporting single-handed suture management and reducing the need for repeated re-grasping.
Instrument Specifications
- Pattern: Young Boomerang needle holder
- Configuration: Angled boomerang shaft with ring handles and ratchet
- Length: 25 cm
- Tip: Short, firm jaws optimized for needle grasping
- Typical use: Suturing in confined or deep operative fields
- Construction: Reusable surgical instrument
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel to withstand routine clinical use and sterilization cycles. The instrument is supplied as a reusable device intended to be cleaned and sterilized between cases according to facility protocols.
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