SURGICAL

KMedic Product Information
Instrument type/name:
aka:
Tungsten Carbide (TC) Needle Holders
Needle Drivers, Drivers
Raw material:
Surface:
Main function:
Forgings from stainless steel
Tip inserts from tungsten carbide
Silk matte satin finish
Gold-plated handles identify the Tungsten Carbide tips
To hold and guide suture needles securely for suturing
Where used mostly:
All surgery
Important product features:
Useful hints in usage:
Tungsten carbide inserts in jaws are harder than needle
steel. Precision-milled inserts provide a nonslip grip. They
have exceptional durability. The jaws of a TC needle holder
can be replaced when worn. The jaws of regular stainless
steel needle holder cannot be replaced; in many situations
the TC Needleholder is therefore the more economical
choice.
They look similar to hemostats, but jaws are thicker and
shorter. They are available in many styles and sizes. Shorter
ones are used for working close to the surface. Longer ones
are for deeper cavities. The smaller the needle, the smaller
the jaws of the needle holder. If the needle is too large to be
held securely, select a larger size needle holder. Otherwise,
the needle may slip, or the needle holder may be
overstressed, causing fatigue or breakage.
Special care instructions:
Other comments: The most popular model is the 6” Mayo Hegar KM 41-302.
Instrument subtypes:
B43