Clinical Application
This curved, right-oriented blunt ligature needle is intended for placing ligatures and passing suture material around vessels, pedicles and structures in deep or confined operative fields. The blunt tip minimizes the risk of inadvertent tissue or vessel puncture when advancing the needle through tissue planes, making it useful for ligation, securing hemostasis and controlled suture placement where cutting needles are undesirable.
Design & Configuration
The right-curved geometry provides an arc that facilitates passage of suture around structures approached from a particular angle or side of the operative field. A 20 cm overall length gives extended reach for procedures in deeper cavities or when additional working distance is required between the surgeon and the target area. The blunt point focuses engagement on tissue planes and ligature passage rather than cutting, and the curved profile is optimized for controlled rotation and placement when gripped with a standard needle holder.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Ligature needle
- Curve direction: Right-curved
- Tip type: Blunt
- Length: 20 cm
- Typical use: Ligating vessels and suturing in deep or confined spaces
- Reusable construction
- Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel with a polished finish to resist corrosion and facilitate cleaning. The curvature is formed to standard surgical geometry to maintain needle stability and predictable handling. Designed for repeated sterilization and reuse in accordance with institutional sterilization 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