Hurd Cleft Palate Needle right 21cm

Clinical Application

This right-curved Hurd cleft palate needle is designed to facilitate tissue approximation during palatoplasty and other cleft palate repairs. Its curvature and length enable controlled suture placement through the thin mucosal and muscular layers of the soft palate and posterior oral cavity, particularly when working in a deep, confined field. It is intended for use by surgeons performing primary or secondary cleft repairs where precise, atraumatic needle passage is required to re-approximate mucoperiosteal flaps and intravelar musculature.

Design & Configuration

The needle's right curvature follows a single-arc profile that helps the surgeon reach the posterior palatal tissues from the operative approach without excessive hand or wrist adjustment. A 21 cm overall length provides additional reach and control in the oral cavity while maintaining tactile feedback during passes. The curved geometry reduces the need to manipulate surrounding tissues and allows more ergonomic needle handling when working across the midline or around anatomical constraints.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Surgical needle for cleft palate repair
• Pattern / model: Hurd cleft palate needle, right
• Configuration: Right-curved, single-arc geometry
• Length: 21 cm
• Intended use: Palatoplasty and posterior intraoral soft-tissue approximation
• Material: Stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes, designed for repeated sterilization

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability. Constructed as a precision curved surgical needle to maintain consistent geometry and piercing characteristics over repeated uses. Designed to withstand standard sterilization processes for reusable instruments.

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