Crile-Wood needle holder 8 straight serrated jaws ring handle

Controlled Suture Handling Across Surgical Workflows

The Crile-Wood needle holder is an 8-inch instrument designed to grasp, guide, and release needles during suturing. Its straight profile supports a direct working approach, while the serrated jaws are suited to maintaining contact with the needle during controlled handling. The ring handle provides a familiar grip format for repeated manipulation in the sterile field. This configuration can support suturing workflows in cardiovascular, general surgery, and neurosurgery, where dependable instrument handling and access are important to procedural efficiency. Its established needle-holder design helps organize routine suture placement without adding unnecessary complexity to the instrument setup.

Use Cases

• Hold and guide suture needles during closure and repair tasks in general surgery.
• Support controlled needle manipulation in cardiovascular surgical workflows.
• Assist with precise suture handling during neurosurgical procedures.
• Use the straight profile for a direct approach when positioning or retrieving a needle.
• Apply the ring handle for familiar instrument control during repeated suturing steps.

Specifications

Care & Handling

• Clean the instrument promptly after use according to facility protocols and the applicable instructions for use.
• Inspect the serrated jaws, ring handle, and working surfaces for residue, damage, or irregular movement before reuse.
• Handle the jaws carefully during cleaning, transport, and storage to help preserve their working surfaces.
• Store in a clean, protected location that prevents unnecessary contact with other instruments.

Specifications

General use; follow facility protocols.