A curved working end can be useful when the needle must approach a suture line from an angle rather than straight ahead. The 6.5 in (16.5 cm) Castroviejo Needle Holder combines that curved tip geometry with a spring-handle form, making it an alternative for delicate intraoral closures where the direction of approach matters.
Tungsten carbide gripping surfaces help keep hold of the surgical needle while it is guided through soft tissue. The Black Edition appearance identifies this version in the PDG assortment, and the shorter 16.5 cm body offers a different reach from the 18 cm curved Castroviejo models. It is a practical choice for clinicians comparing working angles, not simply finishes.
Important Usage Note
Use with surgical needles 0.8 mm in diameter or smaller. Place the needle toward the tip of the jaws, never near their base. Keep other instruments from contacting the locking mechanism to avoid damage.
Its curved jaws allow the needle to approach from a different direction, which can be helpful around gingival contours or confined posterior access. Combined with the Castroviejo spring handle and carbide gripping surfaces, that makes the working-end geometry the meaningful difference from a straight version.
Looking for the Power Line version? Compare 5515BN – Power Curved Castroviejo, Black Titanium →
KEY FEATURES
- Curved Castroviejo jaws – Offer an angled approach to suturing around gingival contours
- Tungsten carbide gripping surfaces – Provide durable contact for grasping and guiding needles
- Spring-handle construction – Allows fine hand movements without conventional finger rings
- Locking mechanism – Helps hold the selected jaw position during suturing
- 6.5 in (16.5 cm) overall length – Compact alternative to the 18 cm curved models
- Black Edition finish – Distinguishes this configuration from other Castroviejo options
- Instrument Type: Needle holder
- Pattern: Castroviejo
- Working End: Curved
- Overall Length: 6.5 in (16.5 cm)
- Gripping Surface: Tungsten carbide
- Handle: Spring style with locking mechanism
- Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
- Edition: Black Edition
- Recommended Needle Diameter: 0.8 mm or smaller
- Sterilization Method: Steam autoclave
- Reusability: Reusable
- Clinical Use: Angled needle placement during periodontal, implant and oral soft-tissue suturing
Castroviejo Needle Holder – Curved, 6.5 in (16.5 cm) – Black Edition, Tungsten Carbide
Castroviejo Needle Holder – Curved, 6.5 in (16.5 cm) – Black Edition, Tungsten Carbide
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A curved working end can be useful when the needle must approach a suture line from an angle rather than straight ahead. The 6.5 in (16.5 cm) Castroviejo Needle Holder combines that curved tip geometry with a spring-handle form, making it an alternative for delicate intraoral closures where the direction of approach matters.
Tungsten carbide gripping surfaces help keep hold of the surgical needle while it is guided through soft tissue. The Black Edition appearance identifies this version in the PDG assortment, and the shorter 16.5 cm body offers a different reach from the 18 cm curved Castroviejo models. It is a practical choice for clinicians comparing working angles, not simply finishes.
Important Usage Note
Use with surgical needles 0.8 mm in diameter or smaller. Place the needle toward the tip of the jaws, never near their base. Keep other instruments from contacting the locking mechanism to avoid damage.
Its curved jaws allow the needle to approach from a different direction, which can be helpful around gingival contours or confined posterior access. Combined with the Castroviejo spring handle and carbide gripping surfaces, that makes the working-end geometry the meaningful difference from a straight version.
Looking for the Power Line version? Compare 5515BN – Power Curved Castroviejo, Black Titanium →
KEY FEATURES
- Curved Castroviejo jaws – Offer an angled approach to suturing around gingival contours
- Tungsten carbide gripping surfaces – Provide durable contact for grasping and guiding needles
- Spring-handle construction – Allows fine hand movements without conventional finger rings
- Locking mechanism – Helps hold the selected jaw position during suturing
- 6.5 in (16.5 cm) overall length – Compact alternative to the 18 cm curved models
- Black Edition finish – Distinguishes this configuration from other Castroviejo options
- Instrument Type: Needle holder
- Pattern: Castroviejo
- Working End: Curved
- Overall Length: 6.5 in (16.5 cm)
- Gripping Surface: Tungsten carbide
- Handle: Spring style with locking mechanism
- Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
- Edition: Black Edition
- Recommended Needle Diameter: 0.8 mm or smaller
- Sterilization Method: Steam autoclave
- Reusability: Reusable
- Clinical Use: Angled needle placement during periodontal, implant and oral soft-tissue suturing
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