Surgical needle holders are locking instruments used to grip and drive a suture needle through tissue during stitching. Healermed Instruments manufactures needle holders in German stainless steel, with tungsten carbide jaw inserts that grip the needle firmly and prevent it from slipping or rotating.
Tip: gold-handled needle holders indicate tungsten carbide jaws — the harder gripping surface that resists wear and holds the needle securely.
Common Types of Needle Holders
Mayo-Hegar The standard general-purpose needle holder.
Crile-Wood Slimmer jaws for finer suture needles.
Castroviejo Spring-action holder for microsurgery and fine work.
Olsen-Hegar Combined needle holder and suture scissors.
Why Choose Healermed Needle Holders
- ✓ Tungsten carbide jaws for a secure, non-slip needle grip.
- ✓ Smooth, precise ratchet lock that releases cleanly.
- ✓ Available in multiple sizes for fine to heavy suturing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a needle holder used for?
A needle holder grips and guides a curved suture needle through tissue so a surgeon can stitch wounds and incisions closed.
Why do needle holders have tungsten carbide jaws?
Tungsten carbide is harder than steel, so the jaws grip the needle without slipping and resist wear, lasting much longer in repeated use.
Part of the Essential Surgical Instruments range from Healermed Instruments.