TC Ryder Needle Holder Serrated Tungsten Carbide 6

Controlled Needle Handling for General Surgery

The TC Ryder Needle Holder Serrated Tungsten Carbide 6" is a general-surgery instrument designed to grasp and guide suturing needles during tissue closure. Its serrated jaw pattern supports secure needle handling, while the tungsten carbide configuration provides a durable working surface for repeated instrument use. At 6 inches overall, it offers a practical balance of reach and maneuverability for routine suturing tasks. The focused design helps clinicians maintain consistent control as needles are positioned, advanced, and redirected through the operative field, making it a useful addition to general surgical instrument sets.

Use Cases

• Grasping and guiding suturing needles during general surgical closure.
• Maintaining control of a needle while positioning it for tissue approximation.
• Redirecting a needle through the operative field during routine suturing.
• Using serrated jaws for deliberate needle handling across common closure tasks.
• Supporting organized instrument handling in general surgery workflows.

Specifications

Care & Handling

• Clean the instrument according to facility protocols and the applicable manufacturer instructions.
• Inspect the serrated jaws before and after use for retained soil, wear, or damage that could affect handling.
• Handle the jaws carefully during cleaning, transport, and setup to help preserve their working surfaces.
• Store the needle holder in a manner that protects the jaws and prevents contact damage from other instruments.

Specifications

General use; follow facility protocols.