Crile-Wood Needle Holders — Pattern and Clinical Use
The Crile-Wood is the step down from a Mayo-Hegar. Its jaw is longer and noticeably narrower, which suits smaller curved needles and finer suture material where a broad jaw would be clumsy. It is a common choice in plastic, vascular-adjacent and delicate general work, and in any setting where fine closure quality matters more than raw gripping force.
Because the jaw is fine, tungsten-carbide inserts matter more here than on heavier patterns — there is less jaw material to wear before the needle starts to rotate.
Crile-Wood Needle Holders Variants and Specifications
Standard Crile-Wood patterns.
| Variant | Specification / use |
|---|---|
| 15 cm | Standard fine-suture pattern |
| 18 cm | Slightly deeper reach |
| 20 cm | Deep-field fine closure |
| Tungsten-carbide jaws | Gold rings; recommended on fine jaws |
| Serrated stainless jaws | Economy option |
Material, Finish and Quality Control
We forge Crile-Wood needle holders from AISI 420 stainless with tungsten-carbide inserts. The narrow jaw is checked under magnification for serration integrity, since there is less material to lose before grip is compromised. Each batch passes Rockwell hardness testing, dimensional checks on fine jaw serration under magnification, and visual inspection under our ISO 13485 system before passivation and final finishing. Mirror and satin finishes are both available — satin is usually specified where glare under operating lights is a concern.
Who Sources Crile-Wood Needle Holders From Surgical Star
Crile-Wood holders sell into plastic surgery, fine general closure and specialty suture kits, usually as the second needle-holder SKU after the Mayo-Hegar.
OEM, Certification and Ordering
Every Crile-Wood needle holders can be produced as a private-label line: your logo laser-marked on the shank, your catalog numbers, and your own printed packaging, manufactured from your drawings or a reference sample. Production runs inside a documented ISO 13485 quality system, with CE marking under EU MDR 2017/745 and US FDA establishment registration behind it. Your shipment carries a certificate of conformity plus the ASTM F899 material certificate for the grade actually used.
Minimums stay deliberately low so a new brand can launch without a heavy first order, and pricing is quoted direct from the factory on volume tiers. Bulk production usually takes four to six weeks from sample approval, shipped DDP with export paperwork and HS codes handled. See how OEM & private label works →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is a Crile-Wood different from a Mayo-Hegar?
The Crile-Wood has a longer, narrower jaw suited to smaller needles and finer suture. The Mayo-Hegar has a broader jaw for medium and large needles in general closure.
Should Crile-Wood holders have carbide jaws?
It is worth specifying. Because the jaw is fine, there is less material to wear before the needle begins to rotate, so carbide extends usable life proportionally more than on a heavy pattern.
What length is standard?
15 cm is the common general size, with 18 cm and 20 cm for deeper access.
Can you manufacture these under our own brand?
Yes — full OEM and private label. We laser-mark your logo and catalog numbers, pack in your branded boxes, and work from your drawings, tech pack or a reference sample, with a pre-production sample approved before any bulk run.
Send your pattern list, drawing or a reference sample and we’ll quote MOQ, pricing and lead time — standard catalog or fully private-label.
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