Castroviejo-Fine Micro Needle Holder

Description

Castroviejo-Fine Micro Needle Holder

Choose this Castroviejo fine needle holder when the needle is tiny and the tissue is thin. It measures 13 cm and comes with curved or straight jaws. The spring handle lets you open and close it with a gentle squeeze.

Curved Jaws or Straight Jaws

Curved jaws give a clear view of the needle tip, since the jaw sits off the line of sight. They also help when you suture around a curve, such as the limbus. However, straight jaws feel more direct, so many surgeons prefer them for linear closures.

Why Fine Jaws Help

A small needle needs a narrow, precise grip. Because the jaws taper finely, they hold the needle without crushing it. As a result, the needle keeps its shape across many passes.

Hand Position on a Fine Castroviejo

Rest the holder like a pencil, with the spring between thumb and fingers. Then let the spring open the jaws as you relax.

• 13 cm length for microscope work
• Curved jaw for a clear tip view
• Straight jaw for direct passes
• Spring handle for light control

Avoiding Jaw Damage

Never clamp a needle that is too heavy for these jaws. Also avoid using the holder to tie thick suture or grip tissue. Those habits spread the tips and spoil the grip.

Clean and Check the Fine Jaws

After each case, open the instrument and brush the jaw faces. Next, rinse and dry it fully. Then look at the tips under magnification for gaps or wear.

Our Castroviejo fine needle holder ships non-sterile; after your usual cleaning and sterilization, it is ready again. The steel is stainless and graded under ASTM F899, with final checks done in the United States. Jaws, spring and joint all share three years against manufacturing defects. For a short or long slim pattern, look at the Troutman micro-needle holder. Then browse our ophthalmic tools or see the answers to common questions.

For use by surgical professionals. Find cleaning steps here and delivery options here.