Foster Tungsten Carbide Needle Holder

The Foster Tungsten Carbide Needle Holder is a right-handed needle holder that features tungsten carbide (TC) tips for durable use. The needle holder is also fully autoclavable for hygienic use in professional medical environments.

Choice of Needle Holder Lengths

To ensure the best tool for the job, the Foster Needle Holder is available in a choice of lengths. The following lengths can be selected from the drop-down menu at the top of the page:

• Foster 4.25″ (10.5cm) Needle Holder
• Foster 5.25″ (13.5cm) Needle Holder

Quality Tungsten Carbide Tips

The Foster Needle Holder features tungsten carbide tips. TC surgical instruments provide reliable use, as tungsten carbide is one of the most tough and durable metals available.

Applications of the Foster Needle Holder

The cutting scissors jaw of the Foster TC Needle Holder is particularly suited to surface skin and plastic surgery applications, while the offset thumb ring provides excellent control. The needle holder has a suture range of 4/0 to 6/0.

Designed By Timesco

Timesco are one of the UK’s leading suppliers of medical products, proving popular among medical professionals for over 55 years. They have recently become one of the biggest suppliers of surgical equipment to the NHS, with anaesthesia, surgery, podiatry and primary care their main focus. With Timesco, you can ensure that you are buying high quality medical equipment that is designed to ensure expert medical practise.

Timesco instruments are usually made from stainless steel, meaning that they ensure repeated, heavy use. This helps to ensure a high level of performance and durability, ideal for medical and surgical use. Providing peace of mind, Timesco instruments are manufactured to conform to the following standards (where applicable):

• BS 5194-2
• BS 5194-3
• BS 5194-4
• BS EN ISO 13402