French eye needle holder 6 straight tapered serrated TC jaws gold ring handle

Controlled Needle Handling Across Surgical Workflows

The French eye needle holder is a 6" straight instrument designed to grasp and guide suturing needles during controlled tissue closure. Its tapered, serrated tungsten-carbide jaws provide a defined holding surface, while the ring handle supports familiar instrument control during repeated needle-handling tasks. The straight profile can help maintain a direct working approach in applicable operative fields, including cardiovascular, general surgery, and neurosurgery workflows. The gold ring handle also makes the instrument readily identifiable among other instruments during setup and procedure organization. Together, these features support consistent handling when precision and dependable needle control are central to the task.

Use Cases

• Grasp and guide suturing needles during closure tasks in general surgery.
• Support controlled needle handling during cardiovascular procedures where a straight needle holder is appropriate.
• Assist with delicate suturing workflows in neurosurgery when the instrument’s tapered, serrated jaws suit the task.
• Use the ring handle for familiar opening, closing, and repositioning motions during repeated needle passes.
• Apply the straight profile when a direct approach to the working site is preferred.

Specifications

Care & Handling

• Clean the instrument according to facility protocols and the applicable manufacturer instructions for use.
• Inspect the tapered serrated jaws, hinge, and ring handle for residue, damage, alignment, or impaired movement before use.
• Handle the jaws carefully during cleaning, transport, and storage to help protect the serrated working surfaces.
• Store in a manner that prevents contact damage to the jaws and avoids placing unnecessary stress on the handle or hinge.

Specifications

General use; follow facility protocols.