Gillies Needle Holder

Description

Gillies Needle Holder

The Gillies needle holder pairs a holding jaw with suture scissors in a single tool. It has offset handles and no ratchet, a classic layout for plastic surgery.

Holder and scissors

Blades sit just behind the jaws. So you can tie and cut each stitch without reaching for another tool. That saves time on long skin closures.

Offset handles

The handles sit to one side of the shanks. As a result, your knuckles stay clear of the view during fine skin closure. Therefore it favors surgeons who work with fine, precise stitches.

Profile choice

Carbide jaws come in the mini profile for finer sutures or the normal profile for general sutures. Alternatively, plain stainless jaws keep things simple. Also, the Gillies needle holder comes in 15 and 16 cm, so you can match your hand size.

Handling tips

With no ratchet, you control the grip by pressure alone. Then you open the handles wider to bring the blades into play. Many plastic surgeons keep a Gillies needle holder as their main skin tool.

Cleaning Gillies needle holder

Protect the cutting blades during cleaning, since knocks can dull them. Next, brush the jaws and blade area with a soft brush. Also, test the blades on gauze before sterilization.

Gillies needle holder specifications

• Lengths: 15 and 16 cm
• Design: combined needle holder and scissors
• Handles: offset, no ratchet
• Jaws: stainless steel or tungsten carbide, mini or normal profile

Warranty and support

In addition, we cover this needle holder for three years against manufacturing defects. 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 a combined holder with a ratchet, see our Olsen-Hegar 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.