Sklar Merit Derf Needle Holder, Serrated with Groove
A compact 4-3/4 inch needle holder with a serrated, grooved jaw, used for fine suturing work during minor and general surgical procedures.
The Sklar Merit Derf Needle Holder is a compact instrument used to grasp and drive a suturing needle through tissue with precise control. The jaws are serrated and include a groove down the centre, which together give a secure hold on the needle while helping to prevent it from rotating or slipping during a pass through delicate tissue.
At 4-3/4 inches, the Derf pattern is shorter than many general needle holders, making it a good fit for fine suturing work in tighter surgical fields or on smaller patients, and it is a common choice in plastic, ophthalmic and paediatric procedures as well as general minor surgery. A ratcheted handle locks the jaws closed on the needle so the surgeon can maintain a steady grip through the suturing motion without hand fatigue.
Manufactured from surgical grade stainless steel, it is designed to withstand repeated autoclave sterilisation over its working life. It is typically stocked in minor surgery trays and general suturing kits alongside other needle holders of varying lengths.
