Waldent Needle Holder Mayo-Hegar 160mm #Straight (5/101)
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Mayo-Hegar Needle Holder is a ratcheted, finger ring instrument available in a wide range of lengths, and used in multiple types of surgical procedures. The Mayo-Hegar needle holder is commonly used with larger, heavier suture needles because of its wide jaws.
Needle holder is also known as needle driver.
- It is one of the most commonly used surgical instrument
- Appears similar to hemostat
- It is a ratcheted, finger ring instrument.
- Available in various tip shape and length
- It is used in multiple types of surgical procedures
- The Mayo-Hegar needle holder is commonly used with larger, heavier suture needles because of it's wide jaws.
- Mayo - Hegar needle holder is straight with cross serrated ends
- Serrated jaws feature a central groove for holding needles.
- Has Blunt Tip
- Used to hold a suturing needle for closing wounds during suturing or surgical procedure
Parts :
# Jaws
# Joint
# Handles
- Clamp mechanism locks the needle in place , allowing the dentist to maneuver the needle through various tissues.
- Jaws are shorter than shank - helps to maintain firm grip on needle
