Olsen Hegar Needle Holder 14.0 cm (5.5)

Versatile Needle Handling for Fine Surgical Work

The 5 1/2" Olsen-Hegar Needle Holder is a combined needle-holding and suture-cutting instrument designed to support controlled suturing and efficient thread management. Its compact overall length provides a practical balance of access and handling for work in cardiovascular, general, ophthalmic, and plastic surgery settings. The familiar Olsen-Hegar configuration helps streamline the transition between securing a suture needle and managing excess suture during a procedure, reducing the need to exchange instruments for related tasks. Suitable for precision-focused surgical workflows, it supports organized instrument handling where dependable needle control and convenient suture management are important.

Use Cases

• Grasp and control suture needles during closure and other suturing tasks in general surgery.
• Support fine needle handling in cardiovascular procedures where controlled instrument positioning is required.
• Assist with delicate suturing workflows in ophthalmic surgery.
• Provide combined needle-holding and suture-management functionality for plastic surgery procedures.
• Use in surgical setups where a compact 5 1/2" instrument supports access and efficient instrument transitions.

Specifications

Care & Handling

• Clean the instrument promptly after use according to facility protocols and the applicable manufacturer instructions.
• Inspect the jaws, hinge, cutting area, and overall surface for residue, damage, or impaired movement before reuse.
• Handle the instrument carefully to help protect the needle-holding and suture-cutting areas from impact or misuse.
• Store in a clean, dry location with appropriate protection to help prevent damage and contamination.

Specifications

General use; follow facility protocols.