11 Jacobson Heavy NH Fine Touch lock

Controlled Needle Handling for General Surgery

The 11" Jacobson Heavy NH Fine Touch lock is a needle holder designed to support controlled needle handling during general surgery. Its 11-inch length provides extended reach for routine suturing tasks, while the heavy pattern offers a substantial instrument profile for handling with deliberate, steady movements. The Fine Touch lock supports secure instrument control during needle manipulation and release. As part of the needle holder family, it is suited to workflows that require dependable grasping, repositioning, and passing of suture needles without changing instruments unnecessarily. Its straightforward design supports familiar handling across general surgical settings.

Use Cases

• Grasping and guiding suture needles during general surgical closure.
• Repositioning needles between passes while maintaining controlled instrument handling.
• Using the 11-inch length to support access in operative areas where additional reach is useful.
• Applying the lock mechanism when a secured needle hold is needed during suturing workflow.
• Supporting routine needle-passing and closure tasks with a heavy-pattern needle holder.

Specifications

Care & Reprocessing

• Clean and reprocess according to facility protocols and the applicable instrument instructions for use.
• Inspect the jaws, lock, and overall instrument condition before and after use for visible soil, damage, or impaired operation.
• Handle the needle holder carefully to protect the working surfaces and avoid using it for tasks outside its intended needle-holding purpose.
• Store in a clean, dry manner that helps prevent contact damage and preserves access for inspection before use.

Specifications

General use; follow facility protocols.