New Orleans needle holder 7" straight serrated TC jaws gold ring handle

Controlled Suture Handling Across Surgical Workflows

The New Orleans needle holder is a 7-inch instrument designed to grasp, control, and guide suture needles during surgical closure and repair. Its straight profile provides a familiar line of approach, while serrated tungsten carbide jaws help maintain contact with the needle during controlled handling. The ring handle supports a secure, repeatable grip as teams work through cardiovascular, general surgery, and plastic surgery procedures. Its 7-inch length offers useful reach while remaining practical for routine instrument manipulation. This configuration suits detail-oriented suturing workflows where consistent needle control, clear hand positioning, and dependable instrument handling are important.

Use Cases

• Controlling and guiding suture needles during cardiovascular surgical closure tasks.
• Supporting routine needle handling in general surgery suturing workflows.
• Managing fine suture placement during plastic surgery procedures.
• Using the straight profile for a direct approach to needle manipulation.
• Applying the serrated jaws to help maintain a controlled hold on the needle.

Specifications

Care & Reprocessing

• Clean and reprocess according to facility protocols and the applicable instrument instructions for use.
• Inspect the serrated jaws, straight alignment, and ring handle before use for visible damage or impaired function.
• Handle the jaws carefully during cleaning, transport, and storage to help protect the working surfaces.

General use; follow facility protocols.