needle forceps

nee·dle-hold·er

, needle-carrierneedle-driver (nē'dĕl-hōld'ĕr),

A hand-held instrument for grasping a needle in suturing.

Synonym(s): needle forceps

nee·dle-hold·er

, needle-carrier , needle-driver (nē'dĕl hōl'dĕr, kar'ē-ĕr, drī'vĕr)

An instrument for grasping a needle in suturing.
Synonym(s): needle forceps.

needle forceps

A forceps for grasping and holding a needle.

See also: forceps