needle holder

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Needle holder
Mathieu and Castroviejo needle holders

Noun[edit]

needle holder (plural needle holders)

  1. A specialized form of forceps, featuring very small jaws and often a locking ratchet mechanism, used to hold the needle of a suture.
    Synonyms: needle driver, needle forceps

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