Cruciate Needle Holder for General Surgery Suture Handling Procedures

Controlled Needle Handling for General Surgery

The Cruciate Needle Holder is a general surgery instrument designed to grasp, control, and guide surgical needles during suture handling procedures. Its needle-holder format supports a secure working grip while helping the user manage needle positioning through common suturing steps. The cruciate configuration identifies the instrument’s design and provides a purpose-built option for professionals who need consistent manual control when placing, retrieving, or repositioning needles. Suitable for general surgical workflows, it can help organize instrument handling at the operative field and support smooth transitions between needle manipulation and suture placement.

Use Cases

• Grasping surgical needles during general surgery suturing procedures.
• Guiding and repositioning needles as part of routine suture handling.
• Maintaining manual control of a needle while passing it through the operative field.
• Supporting organized instrument handling during general surgical workflows.

Care & Reprocessing

• Clean and reprocess the instrument according to established facility protocols and the applicable instructions for use.
• Inspect the needle holder before and after use for visible soil, damage, or changes that could affect handling.
• Handle and store the instrument in a way that helps protect its working surfaces and prevents unnecessary contact damage.
• Confirm the instrument is clean, functional, and suitable for the intended procedure before use.

Specifications

Specifications

General use; follow facility protocols.