Sklar Jacobson Bayonet Needle Holder, Straight Serrated 7 Inch
A 7 inch straight, serrated needle holder with a bayonet shaped shaft, used to pass and drive suture needles in deep or narrow surgical fields.
The Sklar Jacobson Bayonet Needle Holder is a 7 inch straight needle holder built with a bayonet shape, meaning the shaft is offset from the handle axis so the surgeon's hand stays out of the direct line of sight to the working tip. This design is particularly useful in deep or narrow surgical fields, such as within a cavity or behind other instruments, where a straight in-line needle holder would block the view of the suture site.
Its jaws carry a serrated surface to grip the needle securely during suturing without allowing rotation or slippage as the needle is driven through tissue. It is used by surgeons across specialties that involve deep field suturing, including ENT, neurosurgery and general surgery, wherever visibility around the needle holder's handle would otherwise be compromised.
As a reusable stainless steel instrument, it should be cleaned and sterilized between cases following standard reprocessing protocols, with the jaw serrations and ratchet mechanism checked before use to confirm a secure hold on the needle.
