Needle Holders
Needle holders are indispensable surgical instruments, similar to a hemostat, used to hold securely a suturing needle for suturing the tissue during various surgical procedures. A surgical needle holder guards the tip of a needle in an inoperative position. The needle tip is guarded in the inoperative position a groove or slot associated with the jaws of the needle holder. Needle holder can lock to hold the needle in a manner that allows the operator to maneuver the needle through the various tissues. To permit a firm grip on the needle, the jaws are usually textured and short, as compared to the handles.