Instrapac Derf Needle Holder 13cm Single

Instrapac

Injection & Infusion

Single-use Derf needle holder

CE Marked single Use medical device manufactured by Robinson Healthcare Limited under the Instrapac brand.
Full compliance with the Medical Devices Directive / UK Medical Device Regulations for single Use surgical instruments.
Manufactured under a certified quality management system appropriate for medical devices (e.g. ISO 13485 at manufacturer level).

CE Marked single Use medical device manufactured by Robinson Healthcare Limited under the Instrapac brand.
Full compliance with the Medical Devices Directive / UK Medical Device Regulations for single Use surgical instruments.
Manufactured under a certified quality management system appropriate for medical devices (e.g. ISO 13485 at manufacturer level).

Single-use Derf needle holder

Description

The Instrapac Derf Needle Holder 13cm - Single is a sterile, single-use needle holder designed for securing fine suturing needles during wound closure and other minor surgical procedures. It features cross-hatched jaws to maintain a secure grip on needles, enabling precise handling and control. Manufactured from high quality medical grade surgical stainless steel, the instrument is supplied individually in an easy-to-open sterile pack. As part of the Instrapac single-use instrument range from Robinson Healthcare (Vernacare), it provides a high-quality, low-maintenance alternative to reusable instruments, helping to protect patients against cross infection risks and ensuring full compliance with medical device regulations.

Bnefits

Single-use sterile Derf needle holder, eliminating the need for reprocessing and reducing cross infection risk.
Cross-hatched jaws provide a secure, non-slip grip on fine suturing needles for precise wound closure.
Manufactured from high quality medical grade surgical stainless steel for reliable performance and durability.
13cm length offers excellent control in confined or delicate operative fields, ideal for minor procedures.
Supplied individually in an easy-to-open sterile pack for convenient aseptic presentation.
Lower cost alternative to reprocessing and maintaining reusable needle holders.
Fully compliant with applicable Medical Devices Directive/UK medical device regulations for single-use instruments.
Suitable for use across a wide range of clinical settings including theatres, minor ops, GP practices and aesthetic clinics.

Indications

Holding and manipulating fine suturing needles during wound closure.
Use in minor surgical procedures, general surgery, dermatological and outpatient interventions where a small needle holder is required.
Suturing in confined or delicate areas where a compact 13cm Derf pattern instrument provides superior control.
Clinical environments that prefer single-use instruments to minimise decontamination workload and infection risk.

Composition

Instrument body: medical grade surgical stainless steel.
Jaws: fine, cross-hatched serrations for secure needle grip.
Ratchet lock mechanism for controlled clamping force.
No natural rubber latex in the metal instrument.
Sterile packaging: medical-grade paper/plastic laminate peel pouch (typical Instrapac packaging).

Formulation

Type: Derf needle holder, single-use.
Length: 13cm (approximately 5 inches).
Material: medical grade surgical stainless steel.
Jaw pattern: fine cross-hatched jaws for needle retention.
Locking mechanism: ratcheted handle to secure clamping pressure.
Use status: sterile, single-use, non-reusable instrument.

Packaging

Each needle holder is individually packed in a sterile, easy-to-open peel pouch.
Outer cartons contain multiple individually pouched instruments (e.g. cartons of 50 for bulk supply; this listing supplies single units).
Packaging is clearly labelled with brand (Instrapac), product description (Derf Needle Holder 13cm), product code (8262), single-use symbol and sterility information.
Sterile until the expiry date provided the pouch remains unopened and undamaged.

Usage

For professional use only by appropriately trained healthcare practitioners.
Before use, inspect the sterile pouch; do not use if the packaging is damaged, opened or shows signs of moisture or contamination.
Open the peel pouch using aseptic technique and transfer the needle holder to the sterile field.
Use the Derf needle holder to grasp and hold fine suturing needles securely by closing the ratchet to the required tension.
Avoid excessive force that could deform the needle, damage tissue or wear the jaw serrations.
After suturing is complete, carefully release the ratchet and remove the needle as per standard surgical technique.
Do not attempt to clean, re-sterilise or reuse the instrument; it is designed strictly for single use.
After use, dispose of the instrument in an appropriate sharps or clinical waste container, following local policies and regulations.

Contraindications

Do not use if the sterile packaging is damaged, opened or otherwise compromised.
Not intended for reuse or re-sterilisation; reuse may compromise function and increase risk of infection.
Do not use if the instrument is visibly bent, damaged, corroded or has misaligned jaws or ratchet.
Use with caution near very delicate tissues or structures where excessive pressure could cause trauma.
Not suitable for non-medical purposes or for use by untrained individuals.

Adverse Effects

Potential tissue bruising or trauma at the needle entry point or where tissue is compressed if excessive force is applied.
Risk of tissue tearing or bleeding if the instrument is misused or applied to inappropriate structures.
Risk of infection if aseptic technique is not observed or if a non-sterile/damaged pack is inadvertently used.
Very rare risk of instrument failure (e.g. jaw misalignment or ratchet slippage) if subjected to excessive force or reused contrary to instructions.

Storage Conditions

Store in a clean, dry environment away from direct sunlight and extremes of temperature.
Keep products in their original outer packaging until required to protect sterile pouches from physical damage and contamination.
Do not store near chemicals or solvents that could damage packaging materials.
Observe the expiry date on each sterile pack; do not use after the indicated date.
Follow institutional policies for storage of sterile, single-use surgical instruments.

Duration

The instrument is used only for the duration of a single surgical or wound closure procedure and is discarded immediately afterwards; contact time with the patient is limited to the procedure itself.