Micro Needle Holder (Castroviejo)

Description

Effortless Micro-Suturing with the Castroviejo Needle Holder

When performing intricate anastomoses, dural closures, or delicate tendon repairs, surgeons require a needle holder that acts as a seamless extension of their fingertips. The Castroviejo Micro Needle Holder by Infinity Ortho is specifically engineered to meet these rigorous demands.

Unlike traditional ring-handled needle drivers that require gross wrist movements, the Castroviejo utilizes a pen-grip, flat spring handle. This allows the surgeon to rotate the needle through delicate tissue using only micro-movements of the fingers, drastically reducing hand tremor, fatigue, and the risk of tissue tearing.

Key Features & Clinical Advantages

• Fingertip Precision: The flat, serrated spring handle provides excellent tactile feedback and a secure grip, enabling fluid, 360-degree needle rotation in restrictive surgical corridors.

• Optional Catch Mechanism: Available with a secure locking catch that holds the needle firmly in place during tissue penetration, or without a catch for surgeons who prefer continuous, dynamic control.

• Atraumatic Micro-Jaws: Meticulously milled jaws safely grasp fine needles (sizes 5-0 to 10-0) without crushing or bending them. Tungsten Carbide (TC) inserts are available for enhanced grip and extended instrument lifespan.

• Surgical-Grade Durability: Forged from corrosion-resistant, high-carbon stainless steel to ensure perfect spring tension and structural integrity through hundreds of autoclave sterilization cycles.

Primary Surgical Applications

• Orthopedic Microsurgery: Delicate nerve and tendon repairs in the hand and wrist.

• Micro-Neurosurgery: Dural closures and microvascular anastomoses.

• Cardiovascular & Plastic Surgery: Fine vessel suturing and reconstructive free flap transfers.

Technical Specifications