Needle drivers, or needle holders, are used to grasp and manipulate needles to enable free-hand suturing of wounds or surgical incisions within the body during laparoscopic procedures. Laparoscopic needle drivers typically comprise a long narrow shaft, with a handle at one end and a set of hinged jaws at the other. The shaft is made of surgical steel with an outer layer of non-conductive plastic or silicone. Jaws are generally made of tungsten carbide and may have additional coatings applied to improve grip.
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