Needle Drivers and Holders

A Collier needle holder drives the suturing needle through bodily tissues during surgery. The ratcheted finger-ring handles help surgeons securely grip the instrument. The fenestrated jaws hold the needle firmly.

A Converse needle holder is a cosmetic surgery instrument that holds suturing needles. The ratchet locks and serrations in the inner jaw securely clamp the needle.

The Crile-Wood needle holder is an instrument for holding small suturing needles. The tips grip the needle securely, while the finger-ring holders make it easy for the surgeon to keep the instrument in place. Many of our options have a tungsten carbide insert for corrosion resistance and longevity. These needle holders are similar to the Mayo-Hegar style but have a finer, more tapered tip.

DeBakey needle holders have a self-locking mechanism and delicate serrated tips. Our instruments are between 6 1/4 and 12 inches long for better access in tasks involving deep or hard-to-reach places, such as abdominal surgeries.

Derf needle holders hold small suturing needles for plastic, dental and ophthalmic surgeries. These instruments’ strong jaws have serrated edges to provide a consistent grip on the needle. We have tungsten carbide inserts available.

For the deepest possible access during operations, use our extra long needle holder. At 14 inches, this instrument can drive and hold suturing needles in virtually any body cavity. The blades have multiple joints and serrated tips for a secure hold.

A Halsey needle holder can hold and manipulate surgical needles in operating settings. This style features a flat, blunt tip and a locking mechanism for a firm grip. The tool also has smooth and serrated tips with tungsten carbide inserts available.

A Heaney needle holder securely grips light- or medium-weight needles for gynecological surgeries such as dilation and curettage procedures and hysterectomies. The holder tips are slightly curved and serrated for a secure hold.

Hegar-Baumgartner needle holders guide and insert suture needles during operations. The straight shaft helps surgeons keep the placement precise. The ratchet locks and serration prevent the needle from slipping in the tips.

A Masson needle holder is designed for heavy, large suturing needles. The bulldog jaw and serrated tips tightly grip the needle for driving and placement. Surgeons often choose this needle holder for deep tissue suturing.

A Mathieu needle holder has a distinguishable appearance among needle-driving instruments. The plier handles help the surgeon hold the needle. Squeezing the handles locks and unlocks the tips.

A Mayo Hegar needle holder positions and drives curved needles for wound closing during operations. The straight body and serrated tips help with precision. We have several types of Mayo Hegar needle holders with serration and tungsten carbide options.

Neivert needle holders hold and guide small suturing needles. They are ideal for delicate procedures like cutaneous and cosmetic operations because the blunt tips prevent unintentional tissue injuries. The light instrument weight and finger-ring handles make the tool ergonomic.

An Olsen Hegar needle holder can hold suturing needles and cut sutures during operations. You can use this instrument for multiple purposes and eliminate the need to switch between tools.

Ryder needle holders hold small sutures during many types of operations. The finger-ring handles and cross-serrated tips keep the needle in place for accurate placement.

The Sarot needle holder sutures wounds and incisions by driving or holding the needle. They’re most commonly used for cardiovascular procedures.

Webster needle holders use smooth or serrated tips to drive and position needles. Our instruments are 4 1/2 and 5 inches long, with tungsten carbide inserts available.