NES-3056

13cm
The Castroviejo Needle Holder, Curved (NES-3056) is a fine 13cm instrument available with or without a locking mechanism, built for precise needle control during delicate suturing work. Among the maxillofacial surgery instruments used for closure, the Castroviejo pattern is prized for its slender profile and spring-action handle, originally developed for ophthalmic work but widely adopted across fine maxillofacial suturing.
The curved jaw follows a natural suturing motion, letting practitioners rotate the needle through tissue with a smooth, controlled arc rather than a rigid straight pass. That curve is especially useful in tighter surgical fields where a straight needle holder would require awkward hand repositioning.
Choosing between the locking and non-locking versions comes down to technique preference: the locking variant secures the needle in place between passes, while the non-locking version offers a lighter, spring-tensioned feel favored for rapid, continuous suturing.
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel, this needle holder withstands repeated sterilization cycles and daily precision handling, keeping its fine jaw alignment accurate over years of use in demanding maxillofacial closure work.