Sklar Jamison Needle Holder, 9 Inch
A 9 inch surgical needle holder used to grip suture needles firmly and drive them through tissue during general surgical closures and repairs.
The Sklar Jamison Needle Holder is a 9 inch instrument designed to grasp a suture needle securely between its jaws and guide it through tissue during suturing. Its length places it among the longer general purpose needle holders, giving the surgeon extra reach when working in a deeper or larger surgical field, such as during abdominal or orthopedic closures, compared to shorter needle holders reserved for superficial or fine work.
A reliable, non-slip grip on the needle is essential during suturing so that tension and direction stay under the surgeon's control as the needle passes through successive tissue layers. It is used broadly across general surgery, orthopedics and other specialties wherever standard suturing is required, making it a common inclusion in general instrument trays.
As a reusable stainless steel instrument, it should be cleaned and sterilized between cases following standard reprocessing protocols, with the jaw serrations, ratchet and hinge checked periodically to confirm the needle holder still closes securely and does not release its grip under normal suturing tension.
