Description
Sklar TC Castroviejo Needle Holder is a surgical instrument from Sklar Instruments, 5-1/2 in long, straight, Sklar Premium OR Grade. It is built for repeated use and is supplied non-sterile, ready for the facility's standard instrument processing before the first case. Sklar lists it for cardiovascular and dental & orthodontic work.
- Measured Profile – 5-1/2 in overall length (140 mm) gives the tc castroviejo needle holder its working reach.
- Tip Configuration – A blunt tip shapes how the instrument engages tissue.
- Working Edge – The working surface is a cross-serrated edge, shaped for its task.
- Handle Design – A thumb handle supports a controlled, repeatable grip.
- Reusable Build – Made for repeated use across cases, with processing between them.
TC Castroviejo Needle Holder: Design and Supply
The tc castroviejo needle holder is part of the Sklar Instruments catalog, in the Sklar Premium OR Grade range. This instrument is a multipurpose microsurgical instrument that is often used in ophthalmic and plastic surgeries. It features a double spring, flat handle, and it is available with straight or curved jaws. It is made of stainless steel with tungsten carbide inserts. As a reusable instrument, it returns to service after cleaning and sterilization between cases.
Features and Benefits
Design
- Overall Length – 5-1/2 in (140 mm) of reach for the working site.
- Tip – A blunt tip for precise engagement.
- Edge – The cross-serrated edge delivers the working action the procedure needs.
- Profile – A straight profile follows the approach angle of the case.
Handling and Build
- Grip – A thumb handle gives the clinician a controlled hold.
- Material – The stainless steel with tungsten carbide inserts build is made for daily clinical service.
- Grade – Built to the Sklar Premium OR Grade tier, the level Sklar specifies for this line.
Supply and Use
- Supplied State – Supplied non-sterile, ready for standard processing before use.
- Service Life – Reusable across cases with cleaning and sterilization between them.
- Latex – Not made with natural rubber latex.
Product Specifications
Instrument Details
- Pattern Name: Castroviejo
- Length: 5-1/2 in (140 mm)
- Tip Configuration: Blunt
- Working Edge: Cross-serrated
- Curvature: Straight
- Handle Style: Thumb
- Material: Stainless steel with tungsten carbide inserts
- Grade: Sklar Premium OR Grade
- Sterility: Non-sterile
- Reusability: Reusable
- Latex: Not made with natural rubber latex
- TAA Compliance: TAA compliant
Supply Details
- Packaging: 1 each (ea)
- Item Number: 21-8046
Warranty
- Warranty: Guaranteed for life against manufacturing defects when used for its intended surgical purpose. Sklar will repair or replace the instrument without charge at its discretion. Tungsten carbide jaw inserts are warranted for five full years of normal use.
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Why Choose the Sklar TC Castroviejo Needle Holder
Sklar backs its reusable instruments with a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects, and every instrument is examined at the factory before it ships. That combination of inspection and coverage is why operating rooms keep Sklar instruments in their core sets.
- Controlled Handling – The thumb handle supports the fine control this work calls for.
- Confident Grip on Tissue – The blunt working end engages tissue deliberately, so the clinician is not fighting slippage mid-case.
- Long Service Life – A reusable build spreads the purchase across years of cases instead of a single use.
- Lifetime Guarantee – A lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects stands behind every case this instrument serves.
- TAA Compliant – TAA compliance keeps the item eligible for the institutional and government buyers who require it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tc castroviejo needle holder sterile?
No. The tc castroviejo needle holder is supplied non-sterile, so it goes through the facility's standard instrument processing before it is used. It is sold 1 each. This configuration measures 5-1/2 in overall.
Is the tc castroviejo needle holder reusable or single-use?
The tc castroviejo needle holder is a reusable instrument. It returns to service after cleaning and sterilization between cases. It sits in the Sklar Premium OR Grade tier of the Sklar line.
What is the tc castroviejo needle holder made of?
The tc castroviejo needle holder is made of stainless steel with tungsten carbide inserts. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the tc castroviejo needle holder?
The tc castroviejo needle holder measures 5-1/2 in (140 mm) in overall length. Its working end carries a blunt configuration.
What warranty covers the tc castroviejo needle holder?
Coverage runs for the life of the instrument against manufacturing defects, provided it is used for its intended surgical purpose. Sklar's remedy under the guarantee is repair or replacement without charge, at Sklar's discretion, and the tungsten carbide jaw inserts carry their own five-year warranty for normal use.
Where is the tc castroviejo needle holder used?
Sklar lists the tc castroviejo needle holder for cardiovascular, dental & orthodontic, dermatology, general surgery, ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology), ophthalmology, physician, plastic surgery, podiatry, veterinary (animal health). Its item number in the Sklar catalog is 21-8046.
