Halsey Needle Holder
Also known as: Halsey-Webster needle holder
Small ring-handled, ratcheted needle holder for fine needles, used mostly in plastic surgery and on delicate tissue such as skin.
Reusable hand instrument
About the Halsey Needle Holder
The Halsey needle holder is a small, light finger-ring needle holder with a ratchet. It is used for small needles. Sklar names plastic surgery and delicate-tissue work such as dermatology as its most common uses.
The jaws are straight and come either smooth or finely serrated. The choice involves a trade-off. Smooth jaws do the least damage to the needle, while serrated jaws hold it more tightly. Sklar notes that surgeon preference usually decides which is used.
Some makers list Halsey and Webster as one combined pattern, which reflects how similar the two are. Jaws may be plain stainless steel or have tungsten carbide inserts. Sklar rates Halsey and Webster holders as more delicate than the Crile-Wood.
Product reference: Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments — official product page. The listed company is shown as a source; check the catalogue for its role as manufacturer or supplier.
Common uses
- Plastic surgery suturing
- Dermatological procedures
- Suturing delicate tissue with small needles
Variations, sizes & configurations
Jaw, tip & blade configurations
- Smooth
- Serrated
- Fine
Lengths
- 13cm
Specifications vary by manufacturer. Confirm exact dimensions and patterns in the manufacturer’s catalogue.
Material & finish
Catalogue specifications (Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments)
- Halsey Needle Holder, Stainless Steel 13cm, Serrated Jaw
- Halsey Needle Holder. 13cm, Smooth Jaw
- Halsey Needle Holder 13cm, Fine Smooth Jaw, with Tungsten Carbide Jaw
- Halsey Needle Holder, TC Serrated Jaw, 13cm
- Halsey Needle Holder, TC Smooth Jaw, 13cm
As published in the brand’s online catalogue. View official product ↗
Catalogue listings from manufacturers
| Brand | Catalogue item | Model no. | Size / length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor Instruments | Halsey Needle Holder (RI-S-3997) | RI-S-3997 | Official site ↗ | |
| Lenox Surgical Instruments | Halsey Needle Holder Tungsten Carbide 5 1/2″ | LS08-4202 | 5 1/2″ | Official site ↗ |
| Lenox Surgical Instruments | Halsey Needle Holder Tungsten Carbide Smooth 5 1/2″ | LS08-4200 | 5 1/2″ | Official site ↗ |
| Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments (ASSI) | Halsey Needle Holders | ASSI.ATK3051013 | 13cm · Smooth Jaw | Official site ↗ |
| Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments (ASSI) | Halsey Needle Holders | ASSI.ATK3051113 | 13cm · Serrated Jaw | Official site ↗ |
| Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments (ASSI) | Halsey Needle Holders | ASSI.MTK2051013 | 13cm · Smooth Jaw | Official site ↗ |
| Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments (ASSI) | Halsey Needle Holders | ASSI.MTK2051113 | 13cm · Serrated Jaw | Official site ↗ |
| Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments (ASSI) | Halsey Needle Holders | ASSI.MTK2054013 | 13cm · Fine Smooth Jaw, Tungsten Carbide Jaw | Official site ↗ |
| Lenox Surgical Instruments | Halsey Needle Holders 13cm | LD15-101 | 13cm | Official site ↗ |
| Sklar Surgical Instruments | Merit Sterile™ Webster / Halsey Needle Holder – 5-1/4, Serrated, Disposable, CS 25 | 96-2417M | 5-1/4" / 133 mm · straight, cross-serrated | Official site ↗ |
| Sklar Surgical Instruments | Merit Sterile™ Webster / Halsey Needle Holder – 5-1/4, Smooth, Disposable, CS 25 | 96-2587M | 5-1/4" / 133 mm · straight, smooth | Official site ↗ |
| Sklar Surgical Instruments | Merit Sterile™ Webster / Halsey Needle Holder – 5-1/4, Smooth, Disposable, CS 50 | 96-2586M | 5-1/4" / 133 mm · straight, smooth | Official site ↗ |
| Sklar Surgical Instruments | Merit™ Webster / Halsey Needle Holder – 5-1/4, Serrated | 97-813 | 5-1/4" / 133 mm · straight, cross-serrated | Official site ↗ |
| Sklar Surgical Instruments | Merit™ Webster / Halsey Needle Holder – 5-1/4, Smooth | 97-809 | 5-1/4" / 133 mm · straight, smooth | Official site ↗ |
14 items listed in manufacturers’ own online catalogues, with sizes and model numbers as published. Check the exact item on the manufacturer’s page before ordering.
Companies offering this instrument
Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments
Westbury, United States
New York supplier of surgical instruments for many specialties, with offices on both US coasts.
Shown only where the company’s own catalogue or website lists this instrument.
Further reading
- How to Read a Surgical Instrument CataloguePatterns, lengths, tips, locks, materials and finishes: the catalogue terms buyers need to compare instrument offers like for…
- Stainless Steel Grades and Finishes for Surgical InstrumentsMartensitic vs austenitic steel, ISO 7153-1 and ASTM F899, tungsten carbide inserts, titanium, and satin vs mirror finishes…
- How Surgical Instruments Are Made: From Forging to PassivationA step-by-step look at how reusable surgical instruments are made: steel choice, forging, machining, heat treatment, grinding, polishing…
Questions about the Halsey Needle Holder
What is a Halsey Needle Holder used for?
Small ring-handled, ratcheted needle holder for fine needles, used mostly in plastic surgery and on delicate tissue such as skin.
What other names is the Halsey Needle Holder known by?
The Halsey Needle Holder is also known as Halsey-Webster needle holder.
What lengths and sizes is the Halsey Needle Holder listed in?
Lengths recorded from the sources for this guide: 13 cm. Ranges differ between manufacturers, so confirm the exact size in the catalogue you order from.
Which configurations of the Halsey Needle Holder are documented?
This guide records these variations, jaw, tip or blade: Smooth, Serrated and Fine. See variations, sizes & configurations for the full list.
Where can I find catalogue listings for the Halsey Needle Holder?
14 items matching this pattern are listed from manufacturers’ own online catalogues: Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments (5), Sklar Surgical Instruments (5), Lenox Surgical Instruments (3) and Rigor Instruments (1). The catalogue table gives each model number and size as published, with a link to the official product page.
Which companies offer the Halsey Needle Holder?
Companies whose own catalogues list the Halsey Needle Holder include Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments. Check the exact pattern and size with the company.
Which instruments are related to the Halsey Needle Holder?
Other needle holders in this directory include Arruga Needle Holder, Barraquer Needle Holder, Castroviejo Needle Holder and Crile-Wood Needle Holder. See all needle holders.
What should I check when sourcing needle holders?
- Pattern and size: compare the jaw pattern, any jaw inserts and the ratchet or lock, together with the length with the supplier’s catalogue drawing or a sample. For the Halsey Needle Holder this page records lengths of 13 cm and Smooth, Serrated and Fine tips.
- Material: this guide records stainless steel and tungsten carbide inserts; confirm the exact steel grade or alloy in the supplier’s documentation, such as the material specification or certificate.
- Finish and any coating, as stated by the supplier.
- Regulatory marking or registration required in your target market (see medical device certifications).
- Reprocessing: the cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation instructions in the manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU).
Sources
- accuratesurgical.com/stainless-steel-needle-holders/halsey-needle-holders-2/
- accuratesurgical.com/stainless-steel-needle-holders/halsey-needle-holders/
- accuratesurgical.com/mozart-gold-needle-holders/halsey-needle-holders-5/
- sklarcorp.com/p/sklar-tc-halsey-webster-needle-holder-5-smooth/21-8000
- sklarcorp.com/p/sklar-halsey-webster-needle-holder-5-serrated/20-1751
- us.myteleflex.com/Surgical-Instruments/General/Halsey-Needle-Holders/p/su-HalseyNeedleHolders
Last checked 29 Oct 2026. Information is general reference, not clinical guidance.
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