HATE Castroviejo TC – Straight Micro Needle Holder with Lock

The HATE Castroviejo TC needle holder is a German-made micro needle holder with straight tungsten carbide jaws, spring-action handles with a lock, and a ribbed black grip with gold-finish spring handles. It holds fine needles securely and lets the surgeon place small, precise sutures with fingertip control.

What Is a Castroviejo TC Needle Holder?

The Castroviejo needle holder, named after the Spanish ophthalmologist Ramón Castroviejo, is the classic needle holder for fine suturing. Instead of ring handles, it has spring handles that are held like a pencil and opened and closed with light finger pressure. This gives very fine control of small needles and allows the needle to be rolled between the fingers.

The TC model has tungsten carbide jaw inserts for a secure, long-lasting grip on fine needles. Its ribbed black grip gives control even with wet gloves. A lock at the end of the handles holds the needle when needed and is released with a further squeeze.

Learn more on Wikipedia: Needle holder.

Features of the HATE Castroviejo TC Needle Holder

• Straight fine jaws: precise, direct needle control.
• Tungsten carbide jaws: long-lasting, secure needle grip.
• Spring handles with lock: pencil grip and hands-free needle holding.
• Ergonomic grip: a ribbed black grip with gold-finish spring handles.
• Made in Germany: manufactured by HATE from German surgical stainless steel.
• Reusable: can be cleaned and autoclaved between procedures.

Clinical Uses of the Castroviejo Tc Needle Holder

The Castroviejo TC needle holder is suitable for:

• Skin closure with fine sutures in facial plastic surgery.
• Eyelid and periorbital suturing in blepharoplasty.
• Microvascular and nerve repair.
• Fine suturing in rhinoplasty, ear, and hand surgery.

Why Choose a Micro Needle Holder?

Fine sutures need fine control. Ring-handled needle holders are made for larger needles and whole-hand movements, which are too coarse for 5-0 to 8-0 sutures. A micro needle holder with spring handles is held like a pen, so the surgeon can drive the needle with small finger and wrist movements. The result is more accurate needle placement, less tissue trauma, and finer scars.

How to Use the Castroviejo Tc Needle Holder

1. Hold the needle holder like a pencil, with the handles between the thumb and fingers.
2. Grasp the needle about one-third from the thread end with the tips of the jaws.
3. Squeeze lightly to hold or further to engage the lock.
4. Squeeze again to release the lock and the needle.

German Quality from HATE

HATE is a German manufacturer of surgical instruments with a strong focus on plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery. Each instrument is forged or machined from high-grade material, hand-finished and checked by experienced instrument makers before it leaves the factory. The result is an instrument with a precise working end, a smooth surface that is easy to clean, and a long working life when it is cared for correctly. Surgronic supplies the full HATE range to hospitals, private clinics, and surgeons in Türkiye and abroad, with fast delivery and support from a team that knows surgical instruments.

Care and Sterilization

Rinse the needle holder immediately after use. Clean it with a soft brush or in an ultrasonic cleaner, then dry it completely. Sterilize it in an autoclave according to your facility’s validated protocol. Inspect it before every use. Clean the jaws carefully with a soft brush, lubricate the joint and lock, and store it with the jaws protected.

Specifications

• Brand: HATE (Germany)
• Model: Castroviejo TC
• Jaws: Straight tungsten carbide jaws
• Lock: yes
• Overall length: 14 cm
• Handle: a ribbed black grip with gold-finish spring handles
• Material: German surgical stainless steel with tungsten carbide jaws
• Reusable: yes, autoclavable

Castroviejo Tc Needle Holder FAQ

Which suture sizes is it for?

Typically 5-0 to 8-0.

What does TC mean?

TC means tungsten carbide: hard jaw inserts that grip the needle securely and last longer than plain steel.

Is it supplied sterile?

No. Clean and sterilize the Castroviejo TC needle holder before first use.

How should it be stored?

Store it clean and completely dry in an instrument tray or rack, separated from other instruments so the working end is not damaged, and inspect it before every use.

Can it be reprocessed many times?

Yes. With correct cleaning, drying, and steam sterilization, a German-made HATE instrument is designed for many years of repeated use. Follow the care steps above to keep it in top condition.

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