Derf Needle Holder

The Derf needle holder is made for suturing in confined intraoral sites with a short 12 cm ring-handle needle holder. Helmut Zepf makes it in 2 versions, all in Germany, and every one on this page ships from our US warehouse.

Which Derf Needle Holder Do You Need?

Clinical Use of the Derf Needle Holder

• Short and light: the 12 cm length suits anterior and small-field suturing.
• Tungsten carbide: the TC-jaw version holds the needle without slipping and lasts longer.

Care and Reconditioning

Zepf surgical instruments are resharpened, re-aligned and reconditioned by our sharpening and reconditioning service when the working end dulls. Clean, disinfect and sterilize between patients.

Warranty and Our Guarantee

Every Zepf instrument on this page carries a one-year Helmut Zepf Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship (Zepf extraction forceps carry a lifetime warranty). And because an instrument can only be judged in the hand, you have 60 days to return it for any reason — even after you have used it. Try it on real cases; if it is not the instrument for you, send it back.

Made in Germany by Helmut Zepf

Helmut Zepf has manufactured dental and surgical instruments in Germany for over 100 years. Every instrument on this page is forged, ground and finished by Zepf and carries its part number for traceability.

Compare With

Base pattern designations shown. Same clinical pattern, not identical manufacture. Brand names belong to their owners and are used only to identify the pattern; no affiliation or endorsement is implied.

FAQ

What is the Derf needle holder used for? Suturing in confined intraoral sites with a short 12 cm ring-handle needle holder.

Is it reusable? Yes. Clean, disinfect and sterilize between patients like any surgical hand instrument, and return it for reconditioning when the working end dulls or the joint loosens.

Is there a warranty? One year under the Helmut Zepf Warranty, and 60 days to return it for any reason, even after use.

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