What is a Needle Holder?
The needle holder is an essential component of every surgical tool kit. It looks like surgical scissors. It is also known as a needle driver or needle forcep. It assists the surgeon by holding the suture needles in place during the surgical procedure.
Moreover, the surgical tool reduces the chances of slippage by firmly grasping the needles. Thus, the needles can easily reach the areas that are difficult to access during a surgical procedure. Next, let's discuss the features of this surgical tool.
Main Features
The surgical instrument has different components, which are as follows.
• Jaws
• Joints
• Shanks
• Finger ring handles
• Ratchet lock mechanism
Its jaws lie at the end of the fulcrum and can be narrow or thick. The shape of the jaws can be straight or curved. They can also be smooth or serrated, depending on their use. Tungsten Carbide inserts in the jaws provide more precision and control during surgery.
The handles can also be straight or curved. Additionally, its ratchet lock mechanism keeps the needles in place.
Major types of Needle Holders
The surgical instrument comes in different types to make the selection of the right one easy for the surgeon. Its major types are as follows.
• Adson Needle Holder
The Adson needle holder fenestrated jaws 7" provides a firm grip over the suture needles during the surgical procedure. Plus, its clamp lock mechanism reduces the chances of slippage. The total length of the tool is 7 inches.
The instrument features horizontal serrations. In addition, it has joints, handles, and jaws. It is also made with German stainless steel, making it strong and durable.
• Castroviejo Needle Holder
The Castroviejo Needle Holder Tungsten Carbide is perfect for use in microsurgery. The versatile tool has Tungsten Carbide inserts in its jaws. Further, it comes in three variations to give more options to surgeons for selection.
The surgical tool is reliable and sturdy. It is easily sterilizable; therefore, surgeons can use it multiple times after proper sterilization. On top of that, it doesn't require much maintenance when appropriately used.
• Cooley Needle Holder
Cooley Needle Holders hold and move the suture needles and drivers while suturing the wound. These needle drivers have Tungsten Carbide inserts to add longevity. Moreover, they have delicate patterns with straight jaws and smooth shanks.
The surgical instrument is made of German stainless steel, which means it is resistant to rust and corrosion. The surface is also inert to many chemical reactions. Furthermore, it is simple to clean and reusable.
• Derf Needle Holder
The Derf Needle Holder assists surgeons in holding the needles firmly. Surgeons use it in many surgical procedures, such as ophthalmic and plastic surgery. It has short, serrated jaws and a unique design to provide the atraumatic application.
The overall instrument length is 4 3/4". It is made with 100% medical-grade German stainless steel. That is why it is easily autoclavable and reusable. Furthermore, it is rust and corrosion-proof.
• Mayo Hegar Needle Holder
Surgeons use the Mayo Hegar Needle Holder to hold suture needles during various surgical procedures. The surgical tool is ideal for wound closure, offering a firm grip with its textured jaws. It comes in multiple variations due to its extensive use.
Additionally, the instrument features a clamp mechanism that will lock the suturing needles. It is steam sterilizable and reusable.
