Mayo Hagar Needle Holder with Groove Straight 200mm

Description

The Mayo Hegar Needle Holder with Groove Straight 200 mm (8″) is a heavy-duty, surgical-grade instrument designed for securely gripping, manipulating, and guiding medium-to-large suture needles during surgical closure. Engineered with a robust straight jaw configuration, internal cross-serrations, and a central needle-retention groove, it provides non-slip needle stability without flattening or twisting under heavy tissue resistance.

Key Clinical Applications

• Surgical Closure: Ideal for suturing thick, dense tissue layers including muscle fascia, periosteum, mucosal flaps, and dermal tissue.

• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: Provides deep-reach access and high clamping force in posterior oral cavity sites and facial reconstructive procedures.

• General & Surgical Specialities: Widely utilized across general surgical, orthopedic, and gynecological procedures requiring reliable medium-to-heavy needle control (optimally suited for 2-0, 3-0, and 4-0 suture threads).

Technical Specifications

Detailed Functional & Design Features

1. Central Longitudinal Groove & Serrated Jaws

The inner face of each jaw features precision cross-serrations integrated with a central longitudinal alignment groove. This recessed groove cradles the curved body of the suture needle, preventing lateral slippage, rotation, or flattening during penetration through tough fibrous tissue.

2. Multi-Position Ratchet Locking Mechanism

Equipped with a precision interlocking ratchet near the ring handles, allowing clinicians to lock the needle firmly at varying degrees of tension. This ensures stable hands-free needle retention during complex suturing maneuvers, significantly reducing operator thumb and hand fatigue.

3. Extended 200 mm (8″) Leverage & Reach

The 200 mm shaft provides excellent rotational balance, optimal physical leverage, and deep access into restricted operative cavities, allowing high-precision needle passes without obscuring the surgeon’s line of sight.

4. Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel & TC Options

Manufactured from high-density surgical stainless steel resistant to pitting, corrosion, and wear. Optional Tungsten Carbide (TC) jaw inserts provide enhanced hardness and wear resistance, maintaining sharp, slip-free jaw serrations across thousands of autoclave sterilization cycles.

Cleaning, Maintenance & Sterilization

• Rinsing & Decontamination: Immediately after use, rinse under cold running water to remove blood, tissue remnants, and saline.

• Ultrasonic Bath: Process in an enzymatic cleaning solution to clear organic debris from the ratchet teeth, box joint hinge, and jaw serrations.

• Autoclaving: Fully steam-sterilizable using standard cycle parameters (121°C for 20 minutes or 134°C for 3–5 minutes).

• Inspection Note: Periodically check the ratchet mechanism for smooth engagement and inspect the jaw groove for wear or debris build-up.