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A combination of elements for use in surgery, particularly suturing. The combination includes a conventional needle holder with a second element, namely a needle-suture assembly combining a suture storage chamber and a hollow needle through which the suture is drawn. The needle-suture assembly is associated with the needle holder in order that suturing is accomplished by manipulation of the handles of the needle holder. The needle-suture assembly is attached to the needle holder by grasping the needle with the needle holder and also by means associated with the suture storage chamber, which attaches the unit to the needle holder on the opposite side of the pivot point from the needle. The latter attaching means serves also to effectively lock the needle holder against inadvertent opening during the suturing operation. The suture storage chamber includes a storage spool which serves to seal the storage chamber, store the thread, and to restrain the suture against rapid, undesirable dispensing.