NEEDLE HOLDER MAYO-HEGAR 180MM TC

(aka: Suture Forceps) Used to grasp suture needles during suturing when pushing/pulling the needle and suture through tissue. It has short serrated jaws at the distal end to provide better grip of the needle and it is available in a wide variety of sizes and designs, such as: 1) a self-retaining, scissors-like design with ring handles at the proximal end; 2) a tweezer-like design with bowed, hinged handles that are operated by squeezing them together; and 3) a heavy-duty pincer-like design. some types may have inserts made of hard materials (e.g., tungsten carbide) and include scissor blades.
For needles: 2-0, 3-0, 4-0

Mod. New Orleans

• Instrument name: Mayo-Hegar [180mm (7.09in)]
• Tip: Straight
• Tip Material: TC – Tungsten Carbide Inserts
• Handle Material: Stainless Steel