Description
Sklar Merit Mayo-Hegar Needle Holder is a needle holder from Sklar Instruments, 6 in long, straight, Merit Physician 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 dental & orthodontic and general surgery work.
- Measured Profile – 6 in overall length (152 mm) gives the mayo-hegar needle holder its working reach.
- Working Edge – The working surface is a cross-serrated with groove edge, shaped for its task.
- Handle Design – A finger rings with ratchet handle supports a controlled, repeatable grip.
- Reusable Build – Made for repeated use across cases, with processing between them.
- Department Packaging – Offered 1 each, keeping mayo-hegar needle holder stock sized to the service that uses it.
What the Mayo-Hegar Needle Holder Does in the Case
The mayo-hegar needle holder sits in Sklar's needle holders line, in the Merit Physician Grade range. This instrument is an office-grade, 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. 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 – 6 in (152 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 – The stainless steel build is made for daily clinical service.
- Grade – Built to the Merit Physician Grade tier, the level Sklar specifies for this line.
Supply and Use
- Supplied State – Ships non-sterile and is processed by the facility before its first case.
- Service Life – Returns to service after each cleaning and sterilization cycle.
- Latex – Not made with natural rubber latex.
Product Specifications
Instrument Details
- Instrument Type: Needle holders
- Pattern Name: Mayo-Hegar
- Length: 6 in (152 mm)
- Working Edge: Cross-serrated with groove
- Curvature: Straight
- Handle Style: Finger rings with ratchet
- Material: Stainless steel
- Grade: Merit Physician Grade
- Sterility: Non-sterile
- Reusability: Reusable
- Latex: Not made with natural rubber latex
Supply Details
- Packaging: 1 each (ea)
- Item Number: 97-847
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 Merit 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 – The finger rings with ratchet handle supports the fine control this work calls for.
- Long Service Life – One purchase serves case after case, which lowers the cost of every procedure it supports.
- Lifetime Guarantee – Coverage for life against manufacturing defects is a differentiator few instrument lines match.
- Listed for the Work – Sklar lists this item for dental & orthodontic work, so it is specified for the service that orders it.
- Exact Reordering – Item number 97-847 and 1 each packaging make replenishment a repeat of a known order, not a new search.
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 6 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 Merit Physician 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 6 in (152 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 dental & orthodontic, general surgery, ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology), physician, veterinary (animal health). It belongs to the needle holders line in the Sklar catalog.
