{"product_id":"micro-needle-holder-curved-17-5-cm-tungsten-carbide-helmut-zepf-41-011-17f","title":"Micro Needle Holder, Curved - 17.5 cm, Tungsten Carbide Jaws, Slim Design with Lock, ZEPF-Line | Helmut Zepf No. 41.011.17F","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eslim micro needle holder curved\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 17.5 cm Castroviejo-style instrument with tungsten carbide jaws, a lock and a particularly slim profile. It holds 6-0 to 8-0 micro needles securely for periodontal plastic surgery, papilla reconstruction and implant soft-tissue work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Curved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJaws:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tungsten carbide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slim, with lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e ZEPF-Line round handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArticle Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41.011.17F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFine Control for Micro Suturing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe round ZEPF-Line handle is rotated between the fingers for smooth needle passage, while the slim jaws keep the view of the surgical field open. Tungsten carbide inserts grip the needle without twisting and resist wear far longer than plain stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSlim Variant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \"F\" version is slimmer than the standard tungsten carbide curved Castroviejo needle holder (41.011.17TC) — ideal for delicate tissue and very fine sutures. Made in Germany by Helmut Zepf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/castroviejo-needle-holder-curved-18cm-spinlock-41-011-17tc\"\u003eCastroviejo Needle Holder, Curved, TC (41.011.17TC)\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/micro-needle-holder-helmut-zepf\"\u003eMicro \u0026amp; Castroviejo Needle Holders\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e1-Year Warranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Helmut Zepf instrument is covered by a \u003cstrong\u003e1-year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e against defects in materials and workmanship from the date of delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e60-Day Returns — Any Reason, Even If Used\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePut this instrument to work in your practice. If it is not right for you, return it within 60 days of delivery for a \u003cstrong\u003efull refund — for any reason, even if it has been used\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1318\/5566\/files\/MadeInGermanySmall.png?v=1775134964\" alt=\"Dental Instruments, Tools, Burs, Diamonds and Polishers Made In Germany\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich suture sizes is it for?\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine micro sutures, typically 6-0 to 8-0.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it have a lock?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it has a lock to hold the needle securely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it differ from 41.011.17TC?\u003c\/strong\u003e Same length and tungsten carbide jaws, but with a slimmer design for more delicate microsurgery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/surgical-instrument-comparison-chart\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eCompare With\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 10px;text-align:left;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 10px;text-align:left;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003eCastroviejo — curved (TC jaws, with lock) – Base Designation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eHu-Friedy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eNH5021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eKarl Schumacher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eC-NEE0002 \/ C-NEE0008T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eACE Southern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003e30-020-30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eA. Titan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003e188TC-CURVED \/ 187TC-CURVED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eSalvin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eCASTRO-CURVED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eMiltex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003e18-1832TC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eNordent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eNH209\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#555;\"\u003eBase pattern designations shown. Same clinical pattern, not identical manufacture — see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/surgical-instrument-comparison-chart\"\u003eSurgical Instrument Comparison Chart\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.zepf-dental.com\/IFU\/0703091007_WIEDERAUFBEREITUNG_HZ_BA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eReprocessing instructions (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer literature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.zepf-dental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PDF\/katalog\/HZ_Dental_Catalog.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eZEPF Dental Catalog (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e — more in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/helmut-zepf-surgical-instrument-library\"\u003eSurgical Instrument Library\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Helmut Zepf GmbH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60077304971550,"sku":"41.011.17F","price":599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1318\/5566\/files\/micro-needle-holder-curved-17-5-cm-tungsten-carbide-helmut-zepf-41-011-17f.jpg?v=1790605385","url":"https:\/\/deutschedt.com\/products\/micro-needle-holder-curved-17-5-cm-tungsten-carbide-helmut-zepf-41-011-17f","provider":"Deutsche Dental Technologien","version":"1.0","type":"link"}