Clinical Application
This right-angled Dupuy Weiss tonsil needle is intended for placement of ligatures and suture passages during tonsillectomy and related oropharyngeal procedures. The curved orientation and elongated shaft enable controlled passage of suture around the tonsillar pillars and into deep oropharyngeal tissue for vessel ligation and hemostasis. It is commonly used by ENT surgeons and surgical teams for secure suture placement in confined intraoral spaces.
Design & Configuration
The right-angled curve provides an approach trajectory that facilitates wrapping suture material around vascular pedicles and through tissue beds while minimizing obstruction of the visual field. At 22 cm overall length, the shaft reaches the posterior oropharynx without excessive bulk, allowing the operator to maintain a comfortable hand position outside the oral cavity. The slim, curved geometry reduces soft-tissue displacement during passage and improves tactile feedback when seating the needle tip through tissue.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Tonsil needle for suture placement and ligation
- Pattern / model: Dupuy Weiss
- Configuration: Right-angled curved needle
- Length / size: 22 cm
- Typical surgical use: Tonsillectomy and oropharyngeal suture/ligation
- Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel
- Reusable: Yes
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel to provide corrosion resistance and durability for repeated use. The construction is compatible with routine processing and sterilization methods used in surgical facilities. The instrument is intended for reuse and designed to retain geometry and functional integrity through standard sterilization cycles.
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