{"product_id":"castroviejo-needle-holder-curved-black-edition-tc-18cm-5516b","title":"Castroviejo Needle Holder – Curved, 7.1 in (18 cm) – Black Edition, Tungsten Carbide","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn angled approach can help when a suture lies farther back in the surgical field. This 18 cm Castroviejo needle holder uses curved tungsten carbide gripping jaws to position fine needles along gingival contours and around implant sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spring-style handle opens and closes with small finger movements, while the lock holds the needle between adjustments. Made from surgical-grade stainless steel, this reusable Black Edition instrument retains the familiar Castroviejo handling style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;margin-bottom:10px;border:1px solid #dbe4ef;border-radius:8px;background:#f8fbff;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eImportant Usage Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eUse 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:16px 0 18px;padding:14px 16px;border-left:4px solid #0b5cab;background:#f6f8fb;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWhy Clinicians Choose It\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eWhen the clinician needs more working distance from the immediate closure, the 18 cm length leaves additional room for hand positioning. Curved jaws help orient the needle from the side without changing to a conventional finger-ring holder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dbe4ef;border-radius:8px;background:#f8fbff;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrefer a black titanium finish?\u003c\/strong\u003e See the Power Line version: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/power-castroviejo-curved-needle-holder-black-titanium-18cm-5516bn\" style=\"color:#0b5cab;font-weight:500;text-decoration:underline;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e5516BN – Power Castroviejo Needle Holder – Curved, 7.1 in (18 cm) – Black Titanium, Tungsten Carbide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.35;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurved tungsten carbide gripping jaws\u003c\/strong\u003e – Wear-resistant needle contact for an angled approach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7.1 in (18 cm) overall length\u003c\/strong\u003e – Adds distance between the hand and the working end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring-style handle\u003c\/strong\u003e – Allows small opening and closing movements without finger rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocking mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e – Maintains the needle grip between adjustments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurgical-grade stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e – Reusable construction suitable for steam autoclave sterilization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Power Dental Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45626357776534,"sku":"5516B","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/9538\/1398\/files\/castroviejo-needle-holder-curved-18cm-black-edition-main-5516b.webp?v=1792161366","url":"https:\/\/powerdentalgroup.com\/products\/castroviejo-needle-holder-curved-black-edition-tc-18cm-5516b","provider":"Power Dental Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}