Webster Needle Holder
Also known as: Webster-Halsey needle holder
Light, small needle holder for small needles and fine suture, often used in plastic surgery and subcutaneous closure.
Reusable hand instrument
About the Webster Needle Holder
The Webster needle holder is one of the smallest common ring-handled needle holders. Sklar describes it as used with small needles and fine suture, most often in plastic surgery and subcutaneous procedures.
It has finger rings and a ratchet like larger needle holders, but a short, slender frame. The jaws come smooth or serrated, or cross-serrated in some catalogues. Smooth jaws are gentler on the needle and serrated jaws grip harder, and the surgeon chooses between them.
Some catalogues list the Webster together with the Halsey as a single "Webster/Halsey" pattern. Versions range from reusable instruments with tungsten carbide jaws to disposable floor-grade instruments. Extra-delicate jaw options are also offered.
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
- Subcutaneous closure
- Suturing with fine needles
Variations, sizes & configurations
Shapes
- Straight
Jaw, tip & blade configurations
- Smooth
- Delicate
- Serrated
- Cross-serrated
Lengths
- 10cm
- 11.5cm
- 12.5cm
- 13cm
- 15cm
Specifications vary by manufacturer. Confirm exact dimensions and patterns in the manufacturer’s catalogue.
Material & finish
Catalogue specifications (Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments)
- Webster Needle Holder, 13cm Smooth Jaw, Stainless Steel
- Webster Needle Holder 13cm, Serrated Jaw Stainless Steel
- Webster Needle Holder. 10cm, 4 inches, Smooth Delicate Tungsten Carbide Jaw
- Webster Needle Holder 15cm Delicate Smooth Jaw Tungsten Carbide
- Webster Needle Holder, TC Smooth Jaw, 13cm
- Webster Needle Holder 12.5cm Extra Delicate Smooth Jaw Tungsten Carbide
- Webster Needle Holder 11.5cm Straight Smooth Tungsten Carbide Jaw
- Webster Needle Hld, TC, 13cm Cross-Serrated,
As published in the brand’s online catalogue. View official product ↗
Catalogue listings from manufacturers
| Brand | Catalogue item | Model no. | Size / length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sklar Surgical Instruments | Merit Sterile™ Halsey / Webster Needle Holder – 5, Serrated, Disposable, CS 25 | 96-2353M | 5" / 127 mm · straight, cross-serrated | Official site ↗ |
| Sklar Surgical Instruments | Merit Sterile™ Halsey / Webster Needle Holder – 5, Smooth, Disposable, CS 25 | 96-2585M | 5" / 127 mm · straight, smooth | Official site ↗ |
| Sklar Surgical Instruments | Merit Sterile™ Halsey / Webster Needle Holder – 5, Smooth, Disposable, CS 50 | 96-2584M | 5" / 127 mm · straight, smooth | Official site ↗ |
| Sklar Surgical Instruments | Merit™ Halsey / Webster Needle Holder – 5, Serrated | 97-812 | 5" / 127 mm · straight, cross-serrated | Official site ↗ |
| Sklar Surgical Instruments | Merit™ Halsey / Webster Needle Holder – 5, Smooth | 97-810 | 5" / 127 mm · straight, smooth | Official site ↗ |
| Sklar Surgical Instruments | Sklar® Halsey / Webster Needle Holder – 5, Serrated | 20-1751 | 5" / 127 mm · straight, cross-serrated | Official site ↗ |
| Sklar Surgical Instruments | Sklar® Halsey / Webster Needle Holder – 5, Smooth | 20-1750 | 5" / 127 mm · straight, smooth | Official site ↗ |
| Rigor Instruments | Webster Needle Holder (RI-S-3996) | RI-S-3996 | Official site ↗ | |
| Hexamed | Webster Needle Holder serr 13cm | 13cm | Official site ↗ | |
| Hexamed | Webster Needle Holder smooth 13cm | 13cm | Official site ↗ | |
| Hu-Friedy | Webster Needle Holder, 13 cm (5″) | NHW | 13 cm, 5" | Official site ↗ |
| Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments (ASSI) | Webster Needle Holders | ASSI.ATK3050813 | 13cm · Serrated Jaw | Official site ↗ |
| Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments (ASSI) | Webster Needle Holders | ASSI.ATK3050913 | 13cm · Smooth Jaw | Official site ↗ |
| Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments (ASSI) | Webster Needle Holders | ASSI.MTK2050813 | 13cm | Official site ↗ |
| Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments (ASSI) | Webster Needle Holders | ASSI.MTK2050911 | 11.5cm · Straight Smooth Tungsten Carbide Jaw | Official site ↗ |
| Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments (ASSI) | Webster Needle Holders | ASSI.MTK2050912 | 12.5cm · Delicate Smooth Jaw | Official site ↗ |
| Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments (ASSI) | Webster Needle Holders | ASSI.MTK2050913 | 13cm · Smooth Jaw | Official site ↗ |
| Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments (ASSI) | Webster Needle Holders | ASSI.MTK2050915 | 15cm · Delicate Smooth Jaw | Official site ↗ |
| Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments (ASSI) | Webster Needle Holders | ASSI.MTK6472610 | 10cm, 4 inches · Smooth Delicate Tungsten Carbide Jaw | Official site ↗ |
19 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 Webster Needle Holder
What is a Webster Needle Holder used for?
Light, small needle holder for small needles and fine suture, often used in plastic surgery and subcutaneous closure.
What other names is the Webster Needle Holder known by?
The Webster Needle Holder is also known as Webster-Halsey needle holder.
What lengths and sizes is the Webster Needle Holder listed in?
Lengths recorded from the sources for this guide: 10 cm, 11.5 cm, 12.5 cm, 13 cm and 15 cm. Ranges differ between manufacturers, so confirm the exact size in the catalogue you order from.
Which configurations of the Webster Needle Holder are documented?
This guide records these variations, shapes: Straight; jaw, tip or blade: Smooth, Delicate, Serrated and Cross-serrated. See variations, sizes & configurations for the full list.
Where can I find catalogue listings for the Webster Needle Holder?
19 items matching this pattern are listed from manufacturers’ own online catalogues: Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments (8), Sklar Surgical Instruments (7), Hexamed (2), Rigor Instruments (1) and Hu-Friedy (1). The catalogue table gives each model number and size as published, with a link to the official product page.
Which companies offer the Webster Needle Holder?
Companies whose own catalogues list the Webster Needle Holder include Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments. Check the exact pattern and size with the company.
Which instruments are related to the Webster 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 Webster Needle Holder this page records lengths of 10 cm, 11.5 cm, 12.5 cm and 13 cm, Straight shapes and Smooth, Delicate and Serrated 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/webster-needle-holders-2/
- accuratesurgical.com/stainless-steel-needle-holders/webster-needle-holders/
- accuratesurgical.com/mozart-gold-needle-holders/webster-needle-holders-8/
- sklarcorp.com/p/econo-webster-needle-holder-5-1-4-serrated-disposable-bx-12/21-813
- sklarcorp.com/p/sklar-halsey-webster-needle-holder-5-serrated/20-1751
- sklarcorp.com/p/sklar-crile-wood-needle-holder-6-serrated-narrow-jaws/20-1265
Last checked 29 Oct 2026. Information is general reference, not clinical guidance.
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