Alira’s Derf Needle Holder is handcrafted from German stainless steel and tungsten carbide inserts that provide control, precision, and a dependable non-slip crosshatched surface. Designed with a serrated jaw to firmly grip the needle, this model also is available for left-handed surgeons. The short length of the instrument allows for suturing in smaller fields, like ophthalmic procedures. Alira’s tungsten carbide needle holders provide unparalleled control while suturing. The precision-milled, pyramid-shaped teeth ensure a dependable, non-slip surface. Some needle holder styles are also available with smooth tungsten carbide jaws, designed to hold the smallest sutures in microsurgical and plastic surgery procedures.