Crile-Wood needle holder 6 straight serrated jaws ring handle

Controlled Needle Handling Across Surgical Specialties

The Crile-Wood needle holder is a surgical instrument used to grasp, guide, and release needles during suturing. Its 6-inch length provides a practical balance of reach and hand control for work in cardiovascular, general, neurosurgical, and plastic surgery settings. Straight serrated jaws are suited to maintaining contact with a needle during controlled manipulation, while the ring handle supports a familiar grasp and instrument handling technique. This configuration can help integrate dependable needle control into closure and repair workflows where clear access, deliberate placement, and consistent handling are important.

Use Cases

• Grasp and guide needles during suturing in cardiovascular surgical workflows.
• Support routine needle handling for closure and repair tasks in general surgery.
• Provide controlled needle manipulation in neurosurgical procedures where deliberate instrument handling is required.
• Assist with precise suturing tasks in plastic surgery and reconstructive workflows.
• Use the straight profile for direct access and the serrated jaws for maintaining contact with the needle during handling.

Specifications

Care & Reprocessing

• Clean and reprocess the instrument according to facility protocols and the applicable manufacturer instructions.
• Inspect the serrated jaws, straight profile, and ring handle before use for visible damage, residue, or impaired function.
• Handle the jaws carefully to help preserve the serrated gripping surfaces and avoid contact with other instruments that could cause damage.
• Store the needle holder in a clean, dry, protected location after processing.

Specifications

General use; follow facility protocols.