Needles & Needle Holders

Explore WPI’s selection of surgical needles and needle holders designed for precision suturing in laboratory and research environments. This collection includes high-quality instruments such as Castroviejo, Olsen-Hegar, Mayo-Hegar, and Webster needle holders, available in a range of lengths, tip styles, and materials including tungsten carbide for enhanced durability. Choose from curved or straight tips, serrated or smooth jaws, and German-made or standard options to suit delicate or dense tissue applications. Whether working with soft tissue using taper point needles or tougher materials requiring cutting edge needles, WPI offers reliable tools engineered for control, consistency, and minimal tissue trauma. Ideal for research labs, veterinary procedures, and microsurgical applications.

All surgical needles have a Spring Eye which allows the suture to be pressed into the eye instead of threaded.		Taper point surgical needles pierce and spread tissue without cutting it. They are ideal for suturing delicate, soft tissue when minimal trauma is desired.
Surgical needle measurements are taken across needle from eye to tip:		Cutting edge surgical needles have sharp edges that penetrate easily through tough tissue. They are ideal for suturing skin and dense dermal tissue.