Sklar Kilner Needle Holder, S Curved 5-1/4 Inch
A 5-1/4 inch needle holder with an S curved shape, used to grip and drive fine suture needles during plastic and reconstructive surgical closures.
The Sklar Kilner Needle Holder is a 5-1/4 inch instrument with a distinctive S curved shape along its shaft, a design associated with fine plastic and reconstructive surgical work where suturing often takes place at an angle to the surgeon's line of sight, such as around the face or in small, contoured areas.
The S curve keeps the surgeon's hand and the bulk of the instrument out of the immediate visual field while still delivering the needle precisely to the tissue, which is valuable when working with delicate skin closures where accuracy matters as much as tissue handling. Its relatively compact length suits fine, superficial suturing rather than deep abdominal or orthopedic work.
Plastic surgeons and other clinicians performing detailed skin or soft tissue closures use this pattern of needle holder for its combination of visibility and control. As a reusable stainless steel instrument, it should be cleaned and sterilized between cases following standard reprocessing protocols, with the jaw and ratchet checked before use to confirm a secure hold on fine needles.
