SURGICAL

KMedic Product Information
Instrument type/name:
aka:
Olsen Hegar Needle Holders
Needle Driver, Drivers
Raw material:
Surface:
Main function:
Where used mostly:
Forgings from stainless steel
They are available with and without TC inserts
Silk matte satin finish
Gold-plated handles identify the Tungsten Carbide tips
To hold and guide suture needles securely for suturing.
This is a combination scissors and needle holder, which
speeds up the suturing process.
Veterinary, podiatric and dental surgery, where assistants
are often not available
Important product features:
Useful hints in usage:
Special care instructions:
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 holders cannot be replaced; in many situations
the TC needle holder is therefore the more economical
choice.
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.
Delicate needle holders are easily overstressed if used with
a needle which is too long⎯choose the appropriate size.
Other comments: The most popular model is KM 41-428.
Instrument subtypes:
B45