Introduction
The Castroviejo micro needle holder is a spring instrument for handling the needle during suturing. This version has serrated jaws with tungsten carbide tips. Surgeons use it to hold and manipulate the needle while placing sutures, and it is commonly used in oral surgeries of animals.
Euro Surg manufactures this instrument in Lahore, Pakistan, for veterinary and surgical teams. It is available in three variants, all 5 1/2 inch: a curved version with catch, a straight version with catch, and an offset version.
Suturing in small fields depends on steady control of the needle. The Castroviejo micro needle holder is a spring instrument made for this task, and the serrated tungsten carbide tips give the surgeon a defined gripping surface.
Clinical applications
The main use of this instrument is needle handling during suturing. The surgeon holds the needle, positions it at the tissue and passes it through.
Oral surgeries of animals are the application named for this product. Closing tissue in the mouth often means working in a limited space with the needle at close range. In these procedures the Castroviejo micro needle holder lets the surgeon hold and manipulate the needle with a spring action.
The three variants give surgeons a choice of shape. The curved and straight versions both have a catch and a round body style. The offset version is intended for precision and microsurgeries of animals.
Design advantages
The first design point is the spring action. A spring instrument returns to its open position when the surgeon releases pressure on the handles.
The second point is the serrated detail named in the title. Serrations give the jaw a textured surface for gripping the needle. The Castroviejo micro needle holder carries this detail together with tungsten carbide tips.
The curved and straight variants have a catch. Confirm the handle details of the offset variant with Euro Surg before ordering.
Technical specifications
The table lists the specifications confirmed for this product.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product name | Castroviejo Micro Needle Holder (Serrated) Tungsten Carbide |
| Pattern | Castroviejo |
| Instrument type | Needle holder (spring instrument) |
| Jaw/tip detail | Serrated jaws; tungsten carbide tips |
| Locking or action | Spring; catch on curved and straight variants |
| Primary use | Holding and manipulating the needle during suturing |
| Application | Commonly used in oral surgeries of animals |
| Length | 5 1/2 inch, all three variants |
| Variant 1 | Curved, with catch, round body style |
| Variant 2 | Straight, with catch, round body style |
| Variant 3 | Offset, serrated |
Handle style, finish and SKU codes are not listed here. Contact Euro Surg for further details before ordering.
Benefits in surgery
Controlled needle handling supports accurate suture placement, which matters in the limited space of oral surgery. The serrated tips give the needle a defined hold.
For clinics performing oral surgery on animals, a Castroviejo micro needle holder is a sensible addition to the suturing set. It covers the need to hold a small needle in a confined space, which larger instruments may not meet.
With three variants, a practice can match the shape to its procedures.
Comparison with similar instruments
Several needle holder patterns are in common surgical use. Mayo Hegar needle holders are a general-purpose pattern, generally used for larger needles. Olsen Hegar needle holders combine needle holding with a cutting edge, so one instrument can place and trim a suture. Heaney needle holders are another established pattern.
The Castroviejo micro needle holder is a spring instrument for fine needle work, so its role differs from these general patterns.
You can browse related instruments in the Veterinary Needle Holders category and the Needle Holders, Tungsten Carbide Jaws, Gold Rings category. Surgeons who need an instrument that cuts and holds can view the Olsen Hegar Needle Holders category or the Olsen Hegar needle holder scissors product. For cutting tasks, see Veterinary Surgical Scissors. Other fine-work instruments are grouped under Micro Surgical Instruments.
Care and maintenance
Clean the instrument after each use and inspect it before the next procedure. Check that the serrated tips are intact, the spring action opens and closes freely and, on the curved and straight variants, the catch engages.
Follow your facility’s cleaning and sterilization protocol. Handle the Castroviejo micro needle holder with care, since a fine instrument can be damaged by dropping it or by gripping needles that are too large for the pattern. Euro Surg also publishes a cleaning procedures document for its instruments.
Why buy from Euro Surg
Euro Surg manufactures veterinary and surgical instruments in Lahore, Pakistan, using German stainless steel. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and CE certifications.
Euro Surg products carry a 5-year warranty, and shipping is free on orders over $999. Procurement teams can order the Castroviejo micro needle holder through the Euro Surg website and compare it with other instruments in the same range.
FAQs
What is a Castroviejo micro needle holder used for?
It holds and manipulates the needle during suturing and is commonly used in oral surgeries of animals.
What are the main design features?
It is a spring instrument with serrated tungsten carbide tips, in 5 1/2 inch curved, straight and offset variants.
How do I care for it?
Clean and inspect the instrument after each use, and follow your facility’s sterilization protocol.
Which certifications does Euro Surg hold?
Euro Surg holds ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and CE certifications.
Why buy from Euro Surg?
Euro Surg not only sell but also manufacture our surgical instruments and offers a 5-year warranty with free shipping over $999.
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