Needle Holders.—Inasmuch as the needles used in plastic operations are very small and fine, proper needle holders must be used. The requisitions are that the jaw be long, narrow, of soft copper, and that they have an automatic lock attachment. Plain needle holders may be used, but at times the locking device is very necessary and saves time. The most serviceable of this class are the Kersten modification of Mathieu, an uncomplicated holder of merit ([Fig. 39]), and the small Haagedorn, five-inch narrow-jaw holder ([Fig. 40]), or the holders taking similar needles, as shown in [Figs. 41 and 42], known as Pozzi’s and Weber’s modifications, respectively.
Fig. 39.—Kersten-Mathieu Needle Holder.
Fig. 40.—Haagedorn Needle Holder.
Fig. 41.—Pozzi-Haagedorn Needle Holder, 5 in.
Fig. 42.—Weber-Haagedorn Needle Holder, 6 in.