About NRSA Surgical
Focused on ergonomic needle driver design
Our Focus
NRSA Surgical specializes in the design and manufacture of ergonomically-engineered needle drivers for surgical applications. We focus on a single objective: creating instruments that reduce hand fatigue and improve needle control during suturing procedures.
Ergonomic Engineering
Every needle driver we produce is designed with surgeon ergonomics as the primary consideration. Handle contours, weight distribution, and finger ring geometry are optimized to reduce strain during extended procedures.
Material Quality
We use German 440C stainless steel and tungsten carbide jaw inserts to ensure consistent performance and durability. Each instrument is manufactured to maintain precision through thousands of sterilization cycles.
Our Founders
The team behind NRSA Surgical
Nolan Higginbotham
Cofounder
Ryan Higginbotham
Cofounder
Medical Student at The University of Kansas School of Medicine
Simon Higginbotham
Cofounder
Medical Student at The University of Kansas School of Medicine
Aaron Higginbotham
Cofounder
Medical Student at The University of Kansas School of Medicine
Quality Standards
Quality-Controlled Manufacturing
Each instrument undergoes individual inspection for jaw alignment, ratchet action, and surface finish before packaging.
Material Traceability
All raw materials are sourced from qualified suppliers with full traceability documentation maintained.
Sterilization Compatibility
Instruments are designed for compatibility with steam sterilization and EtO reprocessing per facility protocols.
All instruments supplied non-sterile for hospital reprocessing per facility protocols.
Our Approach
Consistency
Standardized manufacturing processes ensure every instrument meets the same quality specifications.
Ergonomics
Instrument design prioritizes surgeon comfort and control to reduce fatigue during procedures.
Support
Technical support and warranty service available for all NRSA instruments.
Questions About Our Products?
Contact our team for product information, specifications, or to request a quote.
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