Clinical Application
Designed for controlled passage of suture material around vessels, ducts, or other tubular structures, this Deschamps ligature needle facilitates ligation in deep or confined surgical sites. The 21 cm shaft provides additional reach for abdominal, pelvic, vascular, and thoracic procedures where a longer working length is required. The sharp point enables efficient penetration of soft tissue when creating a secure ligature passage or passing a suture around a structure.
Design & Configuration
The elongated shaft combined with a left-oriented curvature near the tip optimizes needle orientation when approaching tissues from the surgeon’s right side or when working within narrow cavities. The left-curved geometry aids in sweeping the needle around vessels or stumps while minimizing retraction of adjacent tissues. A sharp, precisely ground point reduces the force required for entry and improves tactile feedback during passage, helping to preserve surrounding anatomy.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Ligature needle (Deschamps pattern)
- Configuration: Sharp point, left-curved
- Length: 21 cm
- Typical use: Passing and securing ligatures around vessels and tubular structures in deep or confined fields
- Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
- Reusable: Designed for repeated sterilization and reuse
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel to provide corrosion resistance and durability under repeated sterilization cycles. The tip is precision-ground to a sharp profile for reliable tissue penetration and consistent suture passage. Constructed for reuse with appropriate cleaning and 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