Anchor’s proud beginning goes back to manufacturing eyed suture needles starting in November 1925. As we celebrate over 85 years in business, much has changed. We now offer needles for human surgery, dentistry, post mortem and veterinary use.

How to order:

Our needles are available both sterile (disposable) and non-sterile (reusable) unless otherwise indicated.
For Anchor disposables: Order by needle number and add the suffix “DC” for disposable cartons of 40 needles (20 pouches), example 1824-4DC or add the suffix “DG” for disposable gross boxes of 144 needles (72 pouches), example: 1824-4DG
For Anchor reusables: Order by needle number and add the suffix “R” for reusable, example: 1824-4R

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For your convenience see the CONVERSIONS guides for styles and sizes equivalent to other brands of surgical needles.

Anchor Surgical Needle product catalogue

Needles are available both sterile (disposable) and non-sterile (reusable) unless otherwise indicated.

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CUTTING EDGE

TAPER POINT

REVERSE CUTTING EDGE

BLUNT POINT

TRIANGULAR POINT

TROCAR POINT

Years of exacting experience in the production of needles has been applied to the production of our Dental Needles. They are designed to be virtually painless, atraumatic, and perfectly sharp to give maximum patient comfort. In addition, every needle passes an optical inspection.

Needles are sterilized by gamma irradiation and their sterility is guaranteed by testing every production lot prior to release.

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    REVERSE CUTTING EDGE

Post Mortem needles are available non-sterile only

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Our veterinary needles are manufactured in the USA using the best quality cold rolled stainless steel strips with our latest technology, are ground on high precision machines and assembled on totally automated machines with quality controls for enabling superior sharpness to ensure injections with minimal pain.

Veterinary needles are available non-sterile only

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CUTTING EDGE

TAPER POINT

Reusable two-piece stainless steel container designed to accommodate the Needle Sterilizing Rack and other miscellaneous stainless products during sterilization.

Sterilizing Box 4″ x 5″ x 1/2″               No. 1798

Narrow Spring Holder                         No. 1700

Straight Spring Holder                        No. 1800

Tapered Spring Holder                       No. 1900

Combinations of Boxes, Holders and Needles:

Box with No. 1700 Holder                   No. 1798-17

Box with No. 1800 Holder                   No. 1798-18

Box with No. 1900 Holder                   No. 1798-19

Note: The above spring holders are available with 2 dozen needles— simply add on an ‘A’ after code number: (Example: 1700A)

NEEDLE PACKAGING

Anchor Disposable Needles are packed in units of two. Each pair of needles is double-pouched in ‘see-through’, peel-apart, sterile Tyvek®.

They are available in cartons of 40 needles (20 pouches), and a dispenser-pack gross of 144 needles (72 pouches). Order by the needle number and add the suffix “DC” for disposable cartons, example: 1824-4DC. Add the suffix “DG” for disposable gross boxes, example: 1824-4DG.

Anchor Reusable Needles are non-sterile and are packed in units of six (minimum order: 2 packages, 1 dozen). Each unit is contained in the widely known Anchor purple glassine envelope and sleeve that clearly identifies the quantity, style and size. Order by the needle number and add the suffix “R” for reusable, example: 1824-4R.

• DO NOT CLAMP HOLDER DIRECTLY ON THE EYE
• DO NOT GRASP NEEDLE POINT
• DO NOT REUSE BENT OR DAMAGED NEEDLES

Improper surgical technique in the use of a suturing needle may result in needle breakage. Small needle holders should be used on fine gauge needles and heavy holders on heavy gauge needles to avoid undue stress and breakage. As the weakest part of a needle is the eye and the point, Anchor needles are manufactured with a flat area on the shank to facilitate proper clamping and to prevent turning.

Apply holder on flat part about 1/4 of length from the eyed end do not clamp holder directly on the eye.

When withdrawing needles, clamp on shank about 1/4 length from the point do not grasp needle point.

Examine needle carefully after each use. If needle becomes bent or damaged during use, withdraw and discard needle.

Do not reuse bent or damaged needles.

From Richard Allen codes:

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From other manufacturers codes:

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