Precision Surgical Instrument for Secure Needle Handling and Controlled Suturing
The CRILE-WOOD Needle Holder is a precision surgical instrument designed for the secure grasping, manipulation, and controlled positioning of surgical needles during suturing procedures. Recognized for its practical combination of a slender working profile, finger-ring handles, locking ratchet mechanism, and precisely aligned jaws, the Crile-Wood pattern is widely used where controlled needle handling and accurate suture placement are required.
Designed for professional surgical environments, the CRILE-WOOD Needle Holder provides a stable interface between the surgeon’s hand and the suture needle. Its carefully engineered jaw configuration allows the needle to be held securely while facilitating controlled advancement through tissue. The instrument is particularly associated with handling small to medium-sized needles and is available in different sizes, jaw configurations, and material options depending on the intended application.
The instrument is manufactured for repeated professional use when appropriately cleaned, inspected, sterilized, and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s validated instructions for use. Stainless-steel versions are commonly available, while tungsten-carbide configurations provide additional wear resistance and gripping performance at the working jaws.
Product Overview
The CRILE-WOOD Needle Holder is a manually operated surgical needle-holding instrument featuring a straight working profile and a locking finger-ring handle. Its functional design enables the operator to grasp a suture needle, maintain controlled positioning, and manipulate the needle during tissue closure.
The working jaws are generally designed with serrated or cross-serrated gripping surfaces to improve contact with the needle. The ratchet mechanism allows the jaws to remain closed around the needle without requiring continuous manual pressure, helping the operator maintain consistent control during suturing. Commercial Crile-Wood patterns are also available with smooth jaws and tungsten-carbide inserts for specific applications.
The Crile-Wood pattern is generally positioned between heavier needle holders such as Mayo-Hegar and more delicate designs used for particularly fine suturing. Sklar, for example, describes its Crile-Wood pattern as suitable for holding and guiding small to medium-sized needles and suture materials.
Key Features
1. Precision-Engineered Working Jaws
The CRILE-WOOD Needle Holder incorporates carefully aligned working jaws intended to provide a secure grip on surgical needles. Serrated or cross-serrated jaw surfaces help maintain contact with the needle during manipulation and suturing.
2. Ratchet Locking Mechanism
The integrated ratchet mechanism permits the jaws to be locked at controlled positions. This self-retaining feature allows the instrument to maintain its grip on the needle without continuous squeezing of the finger rings.
3. Ergonomic Finger-Ring Handles
The traditional finger-ring handle configuration provides a familiar method of instrument control for surgical professionals. The ring handles facilitate opening, closing, locking, and releasing the jaws during the suturing process.
4. Straight Instrument Profile
The straight configuration provides a direct working relationship between the handles and the distal jaws. This design is suitable for many routine suturing applications and provides straightforward needle positioning.
5. Slender Working End
The Crile-Wood pattern features a relatively refined working profile, allowing the jaws to approach the surgical field without unnecessarily obstructing the operator’s view.
6. Cross-Serrated Grip
Cross-serrated jaws are designed to improve mechanical contact with the needle. This feature is particularly useful when controlled needle positioning is required during repeated suturing movements.
7. Tungsten-Carbide Options
CRILE-WOOD Needle Holders are available in tungsten-carbide configurations. Tungsten-carbide inserts are incorporated into the working jaws to enhance durability and gripping characteristics compared with stainless steel alone.
8. Reusable Construction
Many Crile-Wood needle holders are designed as reusable surgical instruments. Appropriate cleaning, inspection, sterilization, handling, and maintenance should always follow the specific manufacturer’s validated instructions.
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