- A Needle Holder with integrated suture scissors, allowing a surgeon to hold the needle and cut the suture material with a single instrument, which streamlines the suturing process in various surgical setting
Uses
- Suturing Procedures:
- Grasping and manipulating needles for suture placement in various surgical applications
- Suture Trimming:
- Cutting excess suture material with the integrated scissors
- Surgical Specialties:
- Commonly used in general surgery, dental and oral surgery, podiatry, and animal health/veterinary procedures
- Wide Suture Range:
- Intended for use with 0 suture and finer
Features
- Combination Design:
- Combines the functions of a needle holder and suture scissors into one instrument, improving efficiency in the operating room
- Tungsten Carbide Jaws:
- The serrated jaws feature bonded tungsten carbide inserts, one of the hardest steels in surgical instruments, providing a superior, non-slip grip on suture needles
- Integrated Suture Scissors:
- Built-in cutting blades allow for immediate trimming of sutures after placement without needing a second instrument
- High-Quality Construction:
- Crafted in Germany from surgical-grade stainless steel with Miltex's premium MeisterHand build quality
- Gold Ring Handles:
- The finger rings are gold-plated, which is the standard identifier for Miltex instruments containing tungsten carbide
- Suture Protection:
- Edges around the jaws and the box lock are chamfered or beveled to help prevent accidental cutting or fraying of the suture material
- Glare Reduction:
- Features a satin finish to reduce reflection and glare under operating room lights
- Length:
- The instrument has an overall length of 6-3/4 inches (170mm)
Benefits
- Efficiency:
- The 2-in-1 design saves time during surgery by eliminating the need to repeatedly exchange instruments for holding needles and cutting sutures
- Durability and Longevity:
- Tungsten carbide inserts are significantly more durable than standard stainless steel jaws, offering a longer instrument life and less frequent maintenance
- Precision and Control:
- Precision-milled, pyramid-shaped teeth provide a positive, non-slip surface for secure needle control
- Cost-Effective:
- Though they have a higher initial cost, their enhanced durability and combined functionality offer long-term value compared to purchasing separate high-quality needle holders and scissors
- Reliability:
- Miltex guarantees their MeisterHand instruments against defects in material and workmanship
