
Suturing around gingival margins can leave little room for a long instrument. This 4.5 in (11.5 cm) Derf needle holder combines compact, straight serrated jaws with tungsten carbide gripping surfaces to hold and guide the needle during dental soft-tissue closure.
The gold-tone finger-ring handles provide a familiar surgical grip, while the locking ratchet keeps the jaws closed between adjustments. Its short format gives clinicians a traditional needle holder that stays close to the suturing site. The surgical-grade stainless-steel body is reusable and suitable for steam autoclave sterilization.
When a longer ring-handle needle holder feels cumbersome for close intraoral work, the compact Derf pattern offers a shorter alternative. Its straight working end gives the needle a direct approach, with durable tungsten carbide contact at the jaws.
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KEY FEATURES
- Straight serrated jaws – A direct approach for placing surgical needles in a limited working area
- Tungsten carbide gripping surfaces – Wear-resistant contact where the jaws hold the needle
- 4.5 in (11.5 cm) overall length – Short working format for dental soft-tissue suturing
- Finger-ring handles – A familiar grip for clinicians using traditional needle holders
- Locking ratchet – Keeps the jaws closed between positioning movements
- Surgical-grade stainless-steel body – Reusable and suitable for steam autoclave sterilization
- Instrument Type: Needle holder
- Pattern: Derf
- Working End: Straight, serrated jaws
- Overall Length: 4.5 in (11.5 cm)
- Gripping Surface: Tungsten carbide
- Handle: Finger rings with locking ratchet
- Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
- Finish: Gold-tone handles
- Sterilization Method: Steam autoclave
- Reusability: Reusable
- Clinical Use: Needle handling during dental and oral soft-tissue suturing
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