Needle holders grasp suture needles during surgery. They hold and guide the suture needles through tissues. There are many types of needle holders. Different lengths, sizes, jaws, handles are available. Olsen Hegar Needle Holders are the most efficient instruments for holding suture needles. These ratcheted instruments also come with built-in scissors, which saves the time of the surgeon. It is a lightweight instrument with a delicate design. It also has a ring-handle design that allows a perfect hand grip.

The cross-hatched jaws maintain enough grip on suture needles and don’t let them slip during maneuvering. These needle holders are one of the most used instruments in veterinary surgery.

Uses in Veterinary Surgery:

These veterinary needle holders are versatile instruments used for multiple purposes in surgery. The best thing about these holders is that they come with a combination of scissors that can cut sutures during surgery—no need for separate scissors when you can cut them with this instrument.

•    This needle holder is designed to hold fine suturing needles. It can firmly hold micro-needles because of its cross-hatched jaws.
•    This instrument also features scissors that cut through fine sutures to close or open a wound.
•    The thumb-ring handle design fits in the surgeon’s hand so he can perform surgeries more effectively.
•    The ratchet-locking mechanism keeps the jaws closed for as long as required so the surgeon can have two free hands during surgery.

Multiple Variations Available

There are many variations of this instrument available to accommodate various surgical needs of veterinary surgeons. They are designed to perform specific functions during surgery.

Tungsten Carbide Inserts

These needle holders are also manufactured with a combination of Tungsten carbide. TC inserts make the instrument durable and robust. Tungsten Carbide is ten times stronger than ordinary stainless steel. TC inserts in the jaws and blades of scissors can make these instruments sharp and functional for many years.

Color Coating

These sturdy instruments can also be obtained with various color coatings. A surgeon owns many surgical needle holders, each designed for a specific purpose. But the problem with these instruments is that they are similar in shape and design. It can be a little challenging to differentiate between five similar-looking needle holders when you are in the middle of a surgery. This is where color coating helps. Different color-coated thumb rings are available in this instrument. For example, Gold color-coated thumb ring handles usually mean that the device has TC inserts in its jaws.

Scissors Combination

These instruments can be obtained with built-in scissors. A simple needle holder is only designed to hold needles while suturing Olsen Hegar Needle Holders with Scissors also features built-in scissors that can cut through fine sutures smoothly.

European Style

European style features smaller tips that are used to hold tiny suture needles in microsurgical procedures. These little tips have TC inserts and serrations for a better grip of micro-needles.

Left-handed

These instruments are also available in a left-handed variation. The demand for this variation is not so high, but still, there are a few left-handed surgeons, and right-handed instruments don’t provide the ideal grip required for complex procedures.

Care and Handling of Needle Holders

These Needle holders are delicate and lightweight instruments. They need proper care and handling if they are expected to be used for the long-term. A firm grip should be maintained on the needle during surgeries. The mechanical deformation of the hand should be strictly avoided. Needle holders can become blunt; they need to be changed if they do. Needle holders should only be used for their intended purpose. They should hold only delicate suture needles. They ought to be sterilized and cleaned correctly after every surgery. If blood or other residue remains on them for prolonged times, they will be exposed to rust and corrosion. It is ideal for washing and cleaning them within 30 mins after they are used.

Where to get this Versatile Instrument?

Olsen Hegar Needle Holders are one of the most frequently used instruments in many suturing processes. Their ideal weight and design make them useful for surgical procedures. GerVetUSA has all the variations of these needle holders to accommodate various surgical requirements. Our instruments are crafted from premium grade heat hardened German stainless for long-term professional use. These instruments are designed with the help of experienced healthcare experts and keeping in mind the preferences of veterinary surgeons.