Laparoscopic Port Closure Suture Passer Needle (cobbler needle)

Description

Laparoscopic Port Closure Suture Passer Needle

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A Laparoscopic Port Closure Suture Passer Needle, also known as a fascial closure needle or cobbler’s needle, is a specialized surgical instrument used in minimally invasive surgery to pass sutures through deep tissue layers (fascia) at port sites, preventing hernias and ensuring secure closure after the trocar is removed. These reusable, stainless steel devices feature a pointed tip, a jaw (often serrated) to grasp the suture, and sometimes a cone or guide, allowing surgeons to place sutures precisely with a single hand, reducing trauma and improving healing.
Key Features & Function
Precise Placement: Guides sutures accurately through muscle and fascia layers, preventing tissue damage.
Ergonomic Design: Often has a single-action jaw and comfortable grip for controlled, one-handed operation.
Reduces Hernias: Essential for closing larger port sites (e.g., 10mm/12mm) to prevent incisional hernias.
Versatile: Can also assist in vessel ligation or tissue manipulation during procedures.
Reusable & Autoclavable: Made from durable stainless steel for repeated sterilization.
How It Works
Suture Loading: A long suture (e.g., Nylon) is loaded into the needle’s groove.
Insertion: The passer is inserted beside the cannula, aiming to catch the fascia without entering the skin.
Grasping: The jaw grasps the edge of the fascial layer.
Passage: The needle is pulled back, leaving the suture loop in place.
Repetition: This is repeated on the opposite side to create a loop, allowing external tying (like a cobbler’s stitch) to close the incision securely.