Surgical needle holders

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A needle holder, also known as a needle driver or needle carrier, is used to grasp suture needles when stitching tissues. A needle holder is a surgical instrument, similar to a hemostat, used by doctors and surgeons to hold a suture needle for closing wounds during suturing and surgical procedures.

The parts of a simple needle holder are the jaws, the joint, and the handles. Most needle holders also have a locking mechanism that secures the needle in place, allowing the dentist or user to maneuver the needle through various tissues. To hold the needle firmly, the jaws are often textured and short compared to the shaft (with the applied force increasing according to the principle of a lever).

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