Sklar Derf Needle Holder, Serrated with Groove
A 4-3/4 inch serrated needle holder with a grooved jaw, used to hold and control fine suture needles during delicate surgical closure work.
The Sklar Derf Needle Holder is a compact needle holder measuring 4-3/4 inches, featuring a serrated jaw with a groove designed to grip fine suture needles securely without damaging them. This size and jaw configuration is commonly chosen for delicate surgical work where a smaller, lighter instrument gives the surgeon better control than a larger, heavier needle holder, such as in plastic surgery, hand surgery, ophthalmic adjacent procedures and other fine closure work.
The groove in the jaw is intended to seat the needle in a consistent position, helping to reduce slippage during repeated needle passes through tissue and supporting a more precise, controlled suturing technique. Surgeons who perform detailed reconstructive or cosmetic procedures often prefer a Derf pattern needle holder specifically for its size and the fine control it offers over needle placement.
Hospitals and clinics equipping a plastic surgery, hand surgery or general fine suturing tray can include this needle holder as a standard option for delicate closure tasks.
