Foster-Gillies Needle Holder, Tungsten Carbide

Description

Foster-Gillies Needle Holder, Tungsten Carbide

The Foster-Gillies needle holder combines a needle holder and scissors in one instrument. You can place a stitch, tie it, and cut the thread without changing tools.

Built-in scissors

A cutting edge sits just behind the jaws. So a small shift of the instrument trims the suture right after the knot. Also, you save the time of reaching for separate scissors.

Smooth carbide jaws

The carbide jaws carry no serration. Instead, they hold fine sutures gently, which helps in delicate skin work. So the jaws spare fine thread during knot tying.

Compact size

At 10 and 11 cm, the Foster-Gillies needle holder stays short and light. Therefore, it suits facial and hand procedures. Plus, the small size fits easily in a minor surgery kit.

Where it fits

Plastic surgeons often reach for a Gillies-type holder during skin closure on the face and hands. Then the Foster-Gillies needle holder keeps simple interrupted stitches moving. However, take care not to cut the thread by accident while you tie.

Cleaning Foster-Gillies needle holder

Protect the scissor edges from contact with other instruments in the tray and the wash. Next, rinse the jaws and blades and brush the joint. Finally, dry the holder and confirm that the blades still cut cleanly.

Foster-Gillies needle holder specifications

• Lengths: 10 and 11 cm
• Tungsten carbide smooth jaws, gold handles
• Combined needle holder and scissors

Support after you buy

We stand behind this needle holder with a three-year manufacturing warranty. Then our Atlanta office checks every order before dispatch. So check our FAQs for cleaning and shipping details. Read ASTM F899 to learn about instrument-grade steel. For the classic Gillies pattern, see our Gillies needle holder. Beyond this item, browse our needle holders.

Sold for professional use. Please read our care and sterilization guide and returns and refunds pages.