Clinical Application
This ligature needle is designed to pass suture for ligation of vessels, pedicles, and soft tissue during open surgical procedures. The blunt point is intended to separate tissue fibers and follow tissue planes rather than cut, reducing the risk of inadvertent perforation of hollow viscera or delicate structures. The 20 cm length provides extended reach for deep cavities and blind or constrained operative fields where a longer needle arc is required.
Design & Configuration
The right-directed curvature establishes a predictable arc for needle entry and exit, facilitating controlled bites and easier needle handling in confined spaces. Right-curved geometry assists in negotiating around anatomical contours and working from specific approach angles; choice of curvature is determined by surgeon preference and the direction of access. The blunt tip minimizes cutting action, making this configuration appropriate when atraumatic passage through friable or vascular tissue is desired.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Ligature needle
- Pattern / model: Curved to right, blunt tip
- Configuration: Right-directed curvature
- Length: 20 cm
- Tip pattern: Blunt point
- Typical use: Vessel and tissue ligation; deep or blind suture placement
- Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
- Reusable: Yes
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability under repeated reprocessing. The robust shank and curved profile maintain shape and tactile feedback during passage. Constructed for reuse and compatible with standard hospital sterilization and reprocessing workflows when processed according to facility protocols.
Quality & Compliance
Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.
Brand Comparison
Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.
Availability & Returns
- In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
- Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
- Returns: 30-day return policy