Castroviejo needle holder 8 1/2" medium curved serrated TC jaws flat handle with lock

Controlled Suture Handling Across Surgical Specialties

The Castroviejo needle holder is designed to grasp and guide needles during suturing, providing a practical solution when controlled handling and consistent instrument positioning matter. Its 8 1/2-inch length offers useful reach, while the medium curved profile can support access and visualization around the operative field. Serrated TC jaws help maintain contact with the needle, and the flat handle with lock supports a secure, controlled grip during repetitive suturing tasks. Suitable for professional workflows in cardiovascular, general surgery, neurosurgery, and plastic surgery, this needle holder brings focused handling to delicate instrument work without adding unnecessary complexity.

Use Cases

• Grasping and guiding needles during suturing tasks in general surgical workflows.
• Supporting controlled needle handling where the 8 1/2-inch length provides useful reach around the operative field.
• Using the curved profile to approach suturing areas while maintaining a practical line of sight in cardiovascular and neurosurgical settings.
• Managing fine suturing work in plastic surgery and other procedures requiring deliberate needle placement and release.
• Using the lock to help maintain a consistent grip during repeated needle-handling steps.

Specifications

Care & Reprocessing

• Clean and reprocess the needle holder according to facility protocols and the applicable instrument instructions for use.
• Inspect the serrated jaws, curved profile, flat handle, and lock for visible soil, damage, or restricted movement before use.
• Handle the serrated TC jaws carefully to help protect the working surfaces from impact or contact with other instruments.
• Store the instrument in a clean, dry manner that helps prevent damage to the jaws and locking mechanism.

General use; follow facility protocols.