Needle Holders Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Type (Olsen-Hegar Needle Holder, Mayo-Hegar Needle Holder, Derf Needle Holder, Halsey Needle Holder, Mathieu Needle Holder, Crilewood Needle Holder, Webster Needle Holder, Others), By Application (Cardiovascular, Ophthalmic, Urology, Orthopedic, Dental, Gynecology, Laparoscopic, Others), By End-use (Hospitals & clinics, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Others), By Region and Competition, 2021-2031F

Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size (2025)	USD 263.67 Million
CAGR (2026-2031)	9.27%
Fastest Growing Segment	Laparoscopic
Largest Market	North America
Market Size (2031)	USD 448.81 Million

Market Overview

The Global Needle Holders Market will grow from USD 263.67 Million in 2025 to USD 448.81 Million by 2031 at a 9.27% CAGR. Needle holders are specialized surgical instruments designed to firmly grasp and manipulate needles to facilitate suturing during invasive medical procedures. The growth of the global market for these devices is primarily driven by the rising volume of surgical interventions necessitated by an aging global population and the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases. This fundamental demand for operative care directly correlates with the procurement of essential surgical instrumentation across healthcare facilities. According to the American Hospital Association, in 2025, U.S. hospitals recorded approximately 34.4 million total admissions, underscoring the substantial scale of healthcare utilization that sustains the demand for medical devices.

However, a significant challenge impeding market expansion is the rigorous regulatory landscape governing infection control and the sterilization of reusable instruments. The high operational costs and logistical complexities associated with adhering to these stringent sterilization standards can strain healthcare budgets, prompting facilities to delay equipment updates or limit inventory. Furthermore, the increasing adoption of automated and robotic surgical systems, which utilize proprietary integrated instruments, poses a competitive threat to the traditional manual needle holder segment.

Key Market Drivers

The rapid adoption of robotic-assisted surgical systems is fundamentally reshaping the global needle holders market by necessitating the procurement of specialized, high-precision instruments compatible with advanced platforms. Unlike traditional manual tools, these integrated needle drivers must deliver enhanced articulation to facilitate complex suturing in confined spaces, compelling hospitals to invest heavily in proprietary instrumentation alongside capital equipment. This technological shift creates a recurring revenue stream for manufacturers, as the utilization of these systems expands beyond urology into general and thoracic surgeries. According to Intuitive Surgical, January 2025, in the 'Preliminary Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results', worldwide da Vinci procedures increased by approximately 17% in 2024 compared to the previous year, highlighting the accelerating integration of these automated technologies into operating rooms.

Simultaneously, the rising volume of global surgical procedures serves as a primary engine for market expansion, creating a continuous replacement cycle for standard manual needle holders used in routine operations. As healthcare systems strive to address the needs of aging populations and clear treatment backlogs, the throughput of operating theaters has surged, directly increasing the wear and turnover rate of essential grasping tools. According to NHS England, February 2025, in the 'Waiting list falls as NHS staff treated record numbers last year' press release, NHS staff delivered a record 18 million treatments in 2024, underscoring the intense operational pressure driving instrument demand. To sustain this elevated level of care, instrument manufacturers are witnessing robust financial gains across their surgical segments. For instance, according to Stryker, in 2025, the MedSurg and Neurotechnology segment reported an 11.1% increase in net sales for the full year 2024, reflecting the critical reliance on surgical hardware.

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Key Market Challenges

The rigorous regulatory landscape governing infection control and the sterilization of reusable instruments significantly impedes the expansion of the Global Needle Holders Market. Healthcare facilities face escalating operational expenditures to maintain compliance with these stringent hygiene standards, which strains capital budgets intended for instrument procurement. As hospitals prioritize these mandatory sterilization costs, they often defer the replacement of manual needle holders, leading to stagnant sales volumes and limited market turnover. The complexity of adhering to these protocols creates a financial environment where retaining older equipment becomes more viable than investing in new inventory.

This regulatory burden also creates substantial delays in the commercialization of new products, hampering the supply chain. According to the Association of British HealthTech Industries, in 2024, more than 35% of health technology companies estimated that the timeline from concept to regulatory approval had lengthened to between three and five years. This extended duration slows the introduction of innovative needle holders into the market, directly restricting revenue growth and limiting the availability of advanced options for surgical teams.

Key Market Trends

The shift toward single-use disposable needle holders is accelerating as healthcare facilities seek to mitigate cross-contamination risks and reduce the logistical burden of sterilization. This trend is reshaping procurement strategies, with hospitals increasingly prioritizing sterile, pre-packed instruments that eliminate reprocessing costs and ensure consistent performance during critical suturing tasks. The growing preference for these disposable assets is evident in the financial performance of key industry players who have expanded their consumable portfolios. For instance, according to Conmed Corporation, February 2025, in the 'Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Financial Results', sales of single-use products increased by 9.6% year-over-year, highlighting the robust market appetite for disposable surgical solutions that streamline operating room workflows.

Simultaneously, the specialization for laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery is driving the development of advanced needle holders designed for confined operative fields. These instruments must offer enhanced reach and articulation to facilitate suturing through small incisions, prompting manufacturers to innovate their surgical portfolios beyond standard open-surgery tools. The commercial success of these specialized instruments is reflected in the recent financial gains of major medical device companies. According to Teleflex Incorporated, March 2025, in the 'Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Report', the surgical business segment achieved a revenue growth rate of 12.3%, underscoring the expanding market for minimally invasive instrumentation.

Segmental Insights

The Laparoscopic segment is recognized as the fastest-growing category in the Global Needle Holders Market. This trend is fundamentally driven by the rising global adoption of minimally invasive surgeries, which significantly reduce hospital stays and accelerate patient recovery compared to open procedures. As healthcare institutions seek to improve clinical outcomes and operational efficiency, the demand for specialized needle holders designed for these precise internal maneuvers has intensified. Consequently, the surge in laparoscopic procedure volumes continues to propel the robust expansion of this specific market segment worldwide.

Regional Insights

North America maintains a leading position in the global needle holders market due to the high volume of surgical procedures performed across the region. This dominance is supported by well-established healthcare infrastructure in the United States and Canada, which facilitates the widespread adoption of essential surgical instruments. Additionally, the presence of major medical device manufacturers within the region strengthens supply chains and product availability. The strict quality standards maintained by regulatory entities such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration further reinforce market stability by ensuring that clinical devices meet rigorous safety requirements.

Recent Developments

• In October 2024, Distalmotion received De Novo marketing authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Dexter Surgical Robot, marking its entry into the U.S. market for adult inguinal hernia repair. The system is designed as an "open" robotic platform that allows surgeons to switch between robotic and manual steps, utilizing a suite of fully wristed, single-use instruments that include needle drivers for precise suturing. This regulatory milestone positions the hybrid robotic system as a cost-effective solution for high-volume procedures in ambulatory surgery centers and hospital outpatient departments.
• In August 2024, the Karl Storz Group completed its acquisition of Asensus Surgical, Inc., a developer of digital surgical solutions including the Senhance Surgical System. Through this merger, the acquired company became a wholly owned subsidiary, integrating its performance-guided surgery capabilities and robotic needle driving technology into the acquirer's extensive endoscopy portfolio. The collaboration aims to accelerate the development of the next-generation LUNA surgical system, which is designed to offer enhanced robotic precision and dexterity for instrument manipulation, including suturing, in operating rooms worldwide.
• In July 2024, Intuitive Surgical obtained 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the da Vinci Force Feedback Mega SutureCut Needle Driver. This approval expanded the portfolio of instruments available for the da Vinci 5 surgical system, integrating force feedback technology that allows surgeons to sense the push and pull forces exerted on tissue during suturing tasks. The clearance also included updates to the device’s reprocessing cycles and indicated use, enhancing the capability of the robotic system to perform precise suturing in general, urologic, and gynecologic laparoscopic procedures.
• In April 2024, Medical Microinstruments, Inc. received De Novo marketing authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Symani Surgical System, a robotic technology designed for reconstructive microsurgery. This system features the NanoWrist instruments, which act as high-precision needle drivers capable of replicating human hand movements at a micro scale. The authorization made this platform the only commercially available system in the U.S. specifically indicated for soft tissue manipulation in microsurgery, enabling surgeons to perform delicate suturing in procedures such as free flap reconstructions and lymphatic system repairs.

Key Market Players

• B.Braun SE
• Johnson & Johnson
• Becton, Dickinson and Company
• Olympus Corporation
• August Reuchlen GmbH
• Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC.
• Nordent Manufacturing Inc.
• Towne Brothers (PVT) LTD.
• Stille AB
• Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation

By Type	By Application	By End-use	By Region
Olsen-Hegar Needle Holder Mayo-Hegar Needle Holder Derf Needle Holder Halsey Needle Holder Mathieu Needle Holder Crilewood Needle Holder Webster Needle Holder Others	Cardiovascular Ophthalmic Urology Orthopedic Dental Gynecology Laparoscopic Others	Hospitals & clinics Ambulatory Surgical Centers Others	North America Europe Asia Pacific South America Middle East & Africa

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Needle Holders Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

• Needle Holders Market, By Type:

• Olsen-Hegar Needle Holder
• Mayo-Hegar Needle Holder
• Derf Needle Holder
• Halsey Needle Holder
• Mathieu Needle Holder
• Crilewood Needle Holder
• Webster Needle Holder
• Others

• Needle Holders Market, By Application:

• Cardiovascular
• Ophthalmic
• Urology
• Orthopedic
• Dental
• Gynecology
• Laparoscopic
• Others

• Needle Holders Market, By End-use:

• Hospitals & clinics
• Ambulatory Surgical Centers
• Others

• Needle Holders Market, By Region:

• North America
• United States
• Canada
• Mexico
• Europe
• France
• United Kingdom
• Italy
• Germany
• Spain
• Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• South America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Colombia
• Middle East & Africa
• South Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE