Yankauer Septum Suture Needle 17cm

Clinical Application

This instrument is intended for placement of sutures in the nasal septum and adjacent intranasal soft tissues where extended reach and precise control are required. It is used to approximate mucoperichondrial flaps, secure cartilage incisions and complete layered closures during septoplasty, revision septal surgery and select rhinoplasty approaches. The 17 cm shaft provides reach into the nasal vault and oropharyngeal corridor while allowing the surgeon to maintain ergonomic hand position.

Design & Configuration

The extended 17 cm working length minimizes the need to manipulate multiple instruments in confined nasal corridors. A slender shaft profile reduces instrument crowding and improves line-of-sight for end-on intranasal suturing. The needle geometry and point are selected to permit controlled tissue penetration and reliable suture passage through delicate mucosal and cartilaginous layers, facilitating secure knot tying in deep or narrow operative fields. The needle is compatible with standard needle holders used in ENT and head & neck procedures.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Suture needle for septal repair
• Model: Yankauer Septum Suture Needle
• Configuration: Extended-shaft design for intranasal access
• Length: 17 cm
• Typical use: Septoplasty, rhinoplasty, intranasal mucosal and cartilage approximation
• Material: Stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes; designed for repeated sterilization cycles

Material & Construction

Manufactured in surgical-grade stainless steel to withstand repeated clinical use and standard steam sterilization. Construction emphasizes a smooth shaft profile for atraumatic passage through narrow corridors and a reliably sharp point for consistent tissue engagement. The instrument is designed for cleaning, decontamination and reuse 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