Keith Surgical Needle

## Overview

The Keith Surgical Needle is a Keith surgical needle used for suturing and approximation of tissue during wound closure. It carries the Keith pattern, a named instrument pattern within the surgical needles range. This listing represents the complete Keith Surgical Needle product family, offered as a configurable range of variations that share a common design and differ in defined, printed characteristics. It is classified under Surgical Needles and is intended for use by trained surgical and clinical personnel. All specifications below are taken directly from the manufacturer catalog; characteristics that are not stated in the catalog are omitted rather than assumed.

## Instrument Class and Clinical Role

Surgical needles are used to pass suture material through tissue for approximation and wound closure. The needle carries the thread along a curved or straight path so that tissue edges can be brought together and tied. Instruments of this class are described by their length, wire diameter, curvature and body cross-section, each of which influences how the needle passes through a given tissue type.

## Pattern and Identification

This instrument is supplied in the Keith pattern. Within a surgical inventory, the pattern name together with the Aesculap catalog reference number uniquely identifies the item, which supports accurate reordering and standardisation across a department. Every variation in this family is listed with its own catalog reference so that a specific configuration can be ordered without ambiguity.

## Design and Configuration

Available length options are 55 mm, 65 mm, 70 mm, and 75 mm. The available lengths allow the instrument to be matched to the working depth of the operative field. All items in this listing share a straight profile and body of triangular body.

## Configuration Options

This is a configurable (variable) product. A specific item is selected by choosing from the available length options listed above; the family comprises 4 variations in total. The individual configurations are: Keith Surgical Needle, 55 mm (reference BL305N); Keith Surgical Needle, 65 mm (reference BL303N); Keith Surgical Needle, 70 mm (reference BL302N); Keith Surgical Needle, 75 mm (reference BL301N). Each configuration maps to a unique Aesculap catalog reference so that the exact item can be ordered without ambiguity.

## Technical Specifications

The following specifications are recorded for this listing. Pattern / Eponym: Keith. Instrument Type: Surgical Needles. Category: Surgical Needles. Curvature: straight. Body: triangular body. Available Length: 55 mm, 65 mm, 70 mm, and 75 mm. Variation Count: 4. Family ID: FAM-000037.

## Applications

Consistent with its design as a Keith surgical needle used for suturing and approximation of tissue during wound closure, the Keith Surgical Needle is applied in surgical procedures. The scope described here is limited to the definitional function of the instrument class; the specific procedures, techniques and patient selection for which the instrument is appropriate are a matter of clinical judgement and institutional protocol and should be determined by the operating clinician. No performance, outcome or suitability claims are made beyond the instrument’s stated design.

## Material, Finish and Reprocessing

The manufacturer catalog data underlying this listing does not state the material, surface finish or reprocessing parameters for the item, and these are therefore not asserted here. Confirm material specifications, compatibility and validated reprocessing instructions with the supplier or manufacturer documentation before purchase or use.

## Procurement and Standardisation

Because every item is identified by a stable Aesculap catalog reference number, this listing supports consistent reordering and inventory standardisation across an operating department. Recording the pattern name together with the reference number allows procurement teams to match replacement stock to instruments already in service and to compare like-for-like items between suppliers. Availability, minimum order requirements and lead times are confirmed on inquiry.

## Ordering and Procurement

This product is available in multiple configurations; refer to the individual variations for exact specifications and catalog reference numbers. Pricing is not published on this platform, which operates on an inquiry (request-a-quote) basis. To proceed, request a quote or send an inquiry and our team will confirm current availability, the exact configuration and lead times. This listing is intended for hospitals, surgical centers, procurement teams, distributors and dealers.