Description
Sklar Mayo-Hegar Needle Holder is a needle holder from Sklar Instruments, 8 in long, straight, Sklar OR Grade. It is built for repeated use and is supplied non-sterile, ready for the facility's standard instrument processing before the first case. Sklar lists it for cardiovascular and dental & orthodontic work.
- Measured Profile – 8 in overall length (203 mm) gives the mayo-hegar needle holder its working reach.
- Working Edge – Its cross-serrated with groove edge does the work at the tissue.
- Handle Design – A finger rings with ratchet handle supports a controlled, repeatable grip.
- Reusable Build – A reusable build that returns to service after each processing cycle.
- Department Packaging – Supplied 1 each, so replenishment of the mayo-hegar needle holder matches the department's own usage rate.
Mayo-Hegar Needle Holder: Design and Supply
The mayo-hegar needle holder sits in Sklar's needle holders line, in the Sklar OR Grade range. This instrument is a ratcheted, finger ring instrument available in a wide range of lengths, and used in multiple types of surgical procedures. Due to it's versatility, it is one of the most commonly used surgical tools for both human and animal procdures, typically with larger, heavier suture needles because of it's wide jaws. It is made of stainless steel. As a reusable instrument, it returns to service after cleaning and sterilization between cases.
Features and Benefits
Design
- Overall Length – 8 in (203 mm) of reach for the working site.
- Edge – The cross-serrated with groove edge delivers the working action the procedure needs.
- Profile – A straight profile follows the approach angle of the case.
Handling and Build
- Grip – A finger rings with ratchet handle gives the clinician a controlled hold.
- Material – Stainless steel gives the instrument its working strength and finish.
- Grade – The Sklar OR Grade tier tells buyers exactly where this instrument sits in the Sklar range.
Supply and Use
- Supplied State – Supplied non-sterile, ready for standard processing before use.
- Service Life – Reusable across cases with cleaning and sterilization between them.
- Latex – Not made with natural rubber latex.
Product Specifications
Instrument Details
- Instrument Type: Needle holders
- Pattern Name: Mayo-Hegar
- Length: 8 in (203 mm)
- Working Edge: Cross-serrated with groove
- Curvature: Straight
- Handle Style: Finger rings with ratchet
- Material: Stainless steel
- Grade: Sklar OR Grade
- Sterility: Non-sterile
- Reusability: Reusable
- Latex: Not made with natural rubber latex
- TAA Compliance: TAA compliant
Supply Details
- Packaging: 1 each (ea)
- Item Number: 20-2480
Warranty
- Warranty: Guaranteed for life against manufacturing defects when used for its intended surgical purpose. Sklar will repair or replace the instrument without charge at its discretion.
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Why Choose the Sklar Mayo-Hegar Needle Holder
Sklar backs its reusable instruments with a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects, and every instrument is examined at the factory before it ships. That combination of inspection and coverage is why operating rooms keep Sklar instruments in their core sets.
- Controlled Handling – A finger rings with ratchet handle keeps control in the clinician's hand through the whole case.
- Long Service Life – A reusable build spreads the purchase across years of cases instead of a single use.
- Lifetime Guarantee – A lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects stands behind every case this instrument serves.
- TAA Compliant – TAA compliance keeps the item eligible for the institutional and government buyers who require it.
- Listed for the Work – Sklar lists this item for cardiovascular work, so it is specified for the service that orders it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the mayo-hegar needle holder sterile?
No. The mayo-hegar needle holder is supplied non-sterile, so it goes through the facility's standard instrument processing before it is used. It is sold 1 each. This configuration measures 8 in overall.
Is the mayo-hegar needle holder reusable or single-use?
The mayo-hegar needle holder is a reusable instrument. It returns to service after cleaning and sterilization between cases. It sits in the Sklar OR Grade tier of the Sklar line.
What is the mayo-hegar needle holder made of?
The mayo-hegar needle holder is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the mayo-hegar needle holder?
The mayo-hegar needle holder measures 8 in (203 mm) in overall length. That length is the full instrument, handle to tip.
What warranty covers the mayo-hegar needle holder?
Coverage runs for the life of the instrument against manufacturing defects, provided it is used for its intended surgical purpose. Sklar's remedy under the guarantee is repair or replacement without charge, at Sklar's discretion.
Where is the mayo-hegar needle holder used?
Sklar lists the mayo-hegar needle holder for cardiovascular, dental & orthodontic, dermatology, general surgery, neurosurgery & neurology, ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology), orthopedics, physician, plastic surgery, podiatry, spinal surgery, veterinary (animal health). It belongs to the needle holders line in the Sklar catalog.
