Surgical instrument to hold a suture needle while stitching through tissue.
Material: Martensitic steel (quenched, magnetic steel).
Martensitic steel composition: 0.15-0.20 % carbon, 12-13 % chromium.
A well-defined longitudinal groove to prevent deformation of the needle.
Jaws with pronounced cross ridges.
Pressure force instrument: needle holder, springy.
Straight with ring handles.
Progressive setting of the ratchet to enable the needle to be gripped with varying tightness.
Reusable.
Length: 18 cm.
