Tips on surgical instrument inspection

Surgical instrument inspection, also often referred to as instrument care and handling, begins at the point of use.

"Rejaw" worn out needle holders

Photo courtesy Rick Schultz

The advantage of gold-handled (tungsten carbide) needle holders is that the jaws can be replaced. The advantages of buying a gold-handled needle holder include:

  • The tungsten carbide jaws wear out slower.
  • The tungsten carbide jaws grip the needle better.
  • The tungsten carbide jaws can be replaced.

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