Needle Holders are surgical instruments used to hold suture needles for closing wounds and incisions during veterinary surgeries. These instruments are also known as Needle Drivers. They are similar to a hemostat in structure. These surgical instruments feature jaws, the joint, and handles. The jaws can be smooth or serrated depending upon the need of the surgical procedure. Most of these instruments have finger-ring handle designs that allow great precision control during surgical operations. These instruments usually have a locking mechanism that securely grips the needle allowing the surgeon to maneuver the needle through tissues and skin. The jaws of this holder are usually small compared to the shanks to provide a secure and firm grip around the needle during surgical maneuvering. These instruments are also available in a delicate pattern to accommodate various microsurgical procedures such as ophthalmic surgeries.

There is a wide variety of Needle Holders including Mayo Hegar Needle Holder, Olsen Hegar Needle Holder Scissors Combination, Barraquer Needle Holder, and Castroviejo Needle Holder.

Commonly Used Veterinary Needle Holders

These instruments are commonly used in veterinary surgical procedures. There are different types of needle holders available, each designed to satisfy a specific surgical need. Following are the most common types of these needle drivers.

Derf Needle Holder

This small-sized needle holder is widely used in delicate surgeries to hold small suture needles. It has finely serrated jaws designed specifically to allow a secure grip over the small needle. It is widely used in veterinary ophthalmic surgeries.

Mathieu Needle Holder

This surgical needle-holding instrument is used to guide suture needles during the suturing process. It has an efficient locking mechanism that can be locked and unlocked with a squeeze. These dental needle holders are commonly used in veterinary dental surgeries. They are crafted from German surgical-grade stainless to provide the best level of craftsmanship.

Boynton Needle Holder

This surgical needle holder is a specialized instrument used in many suturing processes. It has a hand-held handle design that provides the ultimate firm grip required during surgical procedures. The ratcheted locking design locks the needle and allows easy needle driving through tissues.

Olsen Hegar Needle Holder

It is by far the most commonly used surgical holder instrument. It has a locking mechanism and a finger-ring handle design. The most important feature of this surgical needle holder is the scissors combination. Surgeons can hold suture needles and remove the sutures without changing instruments. These needle holders are available with tungsten carbide inserts in their jaws to provide a solid firm grip.

Mayo Hegar Needle Holder

Mayo Hegar Holder is specifically designed to drive curved needles into tissues during suturing. These instruments have broader jaws and rounded tips. They are perfect for surgeries where the atraumatic application of a needle holder is required. Their jaws have serrations that allow a secure grip over the curved needle and do not let it slip.

Barraquer Needle Holder

This needle holder has slightly curved jaws and is available with our without lock variations. These instruments feature narrow and blunt jaws that are ideal for precision work. They are widely used in veterinary ophthalmic procedures and other microsurgical procedures because of their delicate curved jaws. They have a very compact design that is ideal for narrow and confined surgical spaces.

Castroviejo Needle Holder

These needle holders have a specific purpose in veterinary surgeries. They are most commonly used in anastomosis. They are used for suturing, stapling, and holding needles during these surgical procedures. They have small serrated jaws for better grip and handling.

Care and Handling of these Instruments

These instruments have a lot of significance in veterinary surgeries and they must be properly checked and sterilized for reuse.
•    Inspect the jaws for cracks, chips, blood, and tissue after every usage. Wash them to completely remove any debris before sterilization.
•    If the jaws contain TC inserts then separate the jaws and check for any cracks or deformities, if they are some then send it for repair.
•    Test the ratchet locking mechanism and verify that it locks and unlocks in each position.

Get Premium Quality Needle Holding Instruments

GerVetUSA is not just a supplier of surgical instruments. It is also a manufacturer. We manufacture all our surgical instruments, ourselves and make sure that the quality of these medical instruments is up to the international surgical standards. We use the best grade of German stainless in our instruments to make them durable and reliable for long-term usage. We also provide free repair and warranties on various surgical instruments provided by us. Although, we have all the varieties of these surgical instruments if you want a customized needle holding instrument crafted, then send us the specifications and we will manufacture it for you. Feel free to contact us at the given contact details!