Foster-Gillies, Gillies, Martini & Microvascular Tungsten Carbide Needle Holders

Our tungsten carbide (T.C.) needle holders are made for surgeons who need a firm needle grip, long jaw life and dependable performance through many sterilisation cycles. Each instrument has tungsten carbide jaw inserts set into a high-grade stainless steel body. This range is built for fine work, with smooth jaw, mini profile and micro profile versions for plastic, reconstructive, vascular and microsurgical suturing. We supply hospitals, clinics, specialist surgeons, medical distributors and surgical instrument importers across Europe, North America and Asia.

This collection includes thirteen catalogue codes covering four patterns in lengths from 11 cm to 23 cm. The Microvascular and Martini smooth jaw patterns are each offered in four sizes, so buyers can match the instrument to the needle, suture and tissue.

Choosing the Right Needle Holder:

• Foster-Gillies (11 cm, smooth jaw): A compact holder for fine suturing in tight spaces. The smooth jaw protects delicate sutures from fraying. It is a good fit for plastic, facial, hand and ENT work.
• Gillies-Mini (15 cm) and Gillies (16 cm): Classic plastic and reconstructive surgery holders. The mini profile version suits small needles and fine tissue, and the standard profile version gives a firmer grip on larger needles for general wound closure.
• Microvascular (14-23 cm): A slender pattern with micro profile jaws for very fine vascular, microsurgical and reconstructive suturing. Four sizes cover superficial work (14 cm) through to deeper fields (23 cm).
• Martini smooth jaw (14-20 cm): A slender holder with smooth T.C. jaws that hold fine needles while being gentle on delicate and monofilament suture material. It suits plastic, hand, vascular and general fine suturing.
• Smooth, mini or micro profile: Choose smooth jaw to protect fine suture material, mini or micro profile for small needles and delicate tissue, and standard profile for general suturing.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Tungsten carbide jaw inserts: Very hard and wear-resistant, giving excellent needle grip and a much longer jaw life than standard steel jaws.
• Smooth jaw option: Reduces the risk of damage or fraying to fine suture material.
• Micro and mini profile jaws: Slim, precise jaws for small needles and delicate tissue.
• Slender pattern handles: Light, well-balanced design for fine, controlled movements.
• Corrosion-resistant stainless steel body: Withstands repeated autoclave sterilisation, ultrasonic cleaning and chemical disinfection.
• Smooth, reliable ratchet: Consistent locking action reduces hand fatigue during long procedures.
• Non-glare finish: Reduces reflection under operating lights.

Quality, Compliance and Global Supply:

Our surgical instruments are produced under quality systems aligned with ISO 13485 and carry CE marking for Europe, with documentation available to support FDA requirements in the USA and regulatory needs across Asia. We offer OEM and private label manufacturing, bulk wholesale pricing and fast international delivery for distributors, hospital buyers and medical suppliers.

Applications:

Plastic and reconstructive surgery, microsurgery, vascular and microvascular surgery, hand surgery, ENT, facial and maxillofacial surgery, ophthalmic procedures, cardiovascular surgery, general surgery, veterinary procedures, and surgical training.

Order now or request a quote for wholesale, custom and private label supply of tungsten carbide needle holders to your region.