Olsen-Hegar Needle Holder w/blood groove 14cm

Clinical Application

Designed for secure needle handling with the convenience of built-in suture scissors, this instrument is intended for tissue approximation and knot tying across a range of procedures where rapid suture cutting and reliable needle control are required. Common applications include skin and subcutaneous closure, general soft-tissue suturing, minor ambulatory procedures, and routine operative closures where minimizing instrument exchanges improves efficiency.

Design & Configuration

The integrated scissor blades within the shank permit one-handed suture cutting without changing instruments, reducing operative time and tray clutter. The ratchet locking mechanism provides consistent progressive closure pressure for stable needle retention during passage and tying. A longitudinal blood groove on the jaw improves control in fluid-contaminated fields by channeling fluid away from the contact surface, helping maintain positive needle grip and reducing slippage.

Instrument Specifications

• Pattern: Olsen-Hegar (needle holder with integrated scissors)
• Length: 14 cm
• Configuration: Integrated cutting scissors; ratchet lock; box-lock hinge
• Jaw: Serrated needle-holding faces with longitudinal blood groove
• Primary use: Soft-tissue suturing and routine wound closure
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel with a box-lock joint and ratchet mechanism to provide durable, repeatable performance. Construction is appropriate for standard hospital reprocessing workflows, including steam sterilization; the instrument is designed for repeated reprocessing and clinical use.

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