Falk Tonsil Needle right 24cm

Clinical Application

Designed for placement of ligatures and deep suture passes in the tonsillar bed and other confined oropharyngeal spaces. The right-curved profile facilitates passage of suture around vascular pedicles and through soft tissue in tonsillectomy, adenotonsillectomy, and related head & neck procedures where controlled, directional needle placement is required.

Design & Configuration

The right curvature orients the needle point toward the surgeon’s working hand and the anatomy of the tonsillar fossa, improving line of entry and visibility when operating in the lateral oropharynx. The long 24 cm shaft provides reach across the oral cavity without excessive hand crossover, allowing the assistant or operator to place ligatures reliably in deep or posterior targets. The curved suture profile helps maintain needle trajectory through soft tissue and reduces the need for repeated repositioning in a restricted field.

Instrument Specifications

• Pattern: Falk tonsil needle (right-curved)
• Overall length: 24 cm
• Curvature: right
• Primary use: tonsillectomy, oropharyngeal suturing, vessel ligation in tonsillar bed
• Construction: surgical-grade stainless steel; reusable

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for strength and corrosion resistance. The curved suture profile is formed and finished to provide consistent tissue penetration and handling during repeated use and sterilization cycles. The instrument is supplied for reuse and constructed to withstand routine sterilization processes.

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