Sklar Johnson Needle Holder, Curved Cross-Serrated 10-3/4 Inch
A curved 10-3/4 inch needle holder with a cross-serrated lower jaw and cross-grooved upper jaw, used to grip and drive suture needles securely.
The Sklar Johnson Needle Holder is a curved instrument measuring 10-3/4 inches, built with differing jaw surfaces on its upper and lower sides, a cross-serrated lower jaw with a groove and a cross-grooved upper jaw, a combination designed to lock the needle firmly in place and resist rotation as it is driven through tissue.
The curved shape and generous length suit deeper surgical fields, giving the surgeon reach and control when suturing at depth, such as in larger abdominal or pelvic procedures, where a shorter needle holder would not comfortably access the tissue plane. A dependable, non-slip needle grip is essential during suturing so tension and needle angle stay consistent through repeated passes.
It is used by general and specialty surgeons wherever deep field suturing with a curved approach is required. As a reusable stainless steel instrument, it should be cleaned and sterilized between cases following standard reprocessing protocols, with the differing jaw surfaces checked for wear to confirm a secure hold.
