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SurgiWorld – Mayo Hegar Grooved Jaw Needle Holder 14cm
SKU: NH172
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Product overview & features
Product detailsThe Mayo Hegar Grooved Jaw Needle Holder 14cm is the everyday workhorse version of the grooved jaw series. The Mayo Hegar design is one of the most clinically familiar ring-handled needle holder frames in oral surgery and general dentistry - and this version upgrades the standard jaw with a longitudinal needle groove that directly addresses the most common technical issue in routine suturing: needle rotation under jaw-closing pressure.
When a curved suture needle is gripped in a plain cross-serrated jaw, it can shift or rotate slightly as the jaws close, particularly with smaller-radius or finer needles used in 4-0 and 5-0 suturing. Even a small degree of rotation changes the needle's tissue entry angle, leading to inconsistent suture bite depth and uneven wound edge approximation. The center groove in this instrument's jaw creates a dedicated channel - a needle track - that the needle body registers against when the jaw is closed. The groove prevents rotation mechanically, while the serrations on either side grip the needle laterally to prevent forward or backward slippage.
11.5cm vs. 14cm - Which size is right?
• 11.5cm: Anterior-only, pediatric patients, limited mouth opening - where a shorter instrument is clinically necessary
• 14cm: General-purpose - covers incisors through first premolars in adult patients; the recommended size for most routine dental surgical suturing
At 14 cm (5.5 inches), the instrument reaches comfortably into the premolar region of both arches without the handle pressing against the lip commissure during use. This makes it suitable for the broadest range of everyday intraoral suturing scenarios - post-extraction socket closure from canine to premolar, anterior implant site suturing, flap closure after crown lengthening, frenectomy, and soft tissue biopsy closure.
The box-lock joint keeps upper and lower jaws in precise alignment through repeated use - maintaining straight needle tracking through tissue. The ratchet lock provides multiple closing positions so jaw pressure can be matched to the needle and suture size in use. The standard ring-handle grip - thumb and ring finger in the rings, index finger along the shank - gives directional control during needle driving that most clinicians are already trained on.
Clinical Indications: Post-extraction socket closure (anterior to premolar zone), anterior and premolar implant site suturing, mucoperiosteal flap closure, frenectomy wound closure, soft tissue biopsy suturing, and any routine intraoral suturing in the anterior-to-premolar arch region.
Suture Compatibility: 3-0, 4-0, and 5-0 sutures on standard curved needles. The needle groove is particularly effective in controlling fine 4-0 and 5-0 needle rotation - the sizes most commonly used in dental soft tissue procedures.
| Overall Length | 14 cm / 5.5 inches |
| Jaw Type | Cross-serrated with longitudinal center needle groove |
| Handle Style | Ring handles – thumb & ring finger (Mayo Hegar style) |
| Lock Mechanism | Ratchet lock – multi-position |
| Joint Type | Box-lock |
| Material | High-grade stainless steel |
| Suture Compatibility | 3-0, 4-0, 5-0 curved needle sutures |
| Sterilization | Autoclave-compatible – 134°C / 273°F |
| Best For | General-purpose anterior-to-premolar adult suturing |
Mayo Hegar Grooved Jaw vs. Standard Mayo Hegar
- Standard Mayo Hegar: Flat cross-serrated jaws - reliable grip but needle can rotate slightly under jaw pressure on fine curved needles
- Grooved Jaw Mayo Hegar: Center groove mechanically blocks needle rotation - same reliable Mayo Hegar frame, more consistent needle control
- Best upgrade for: Clinicians already using the Mayo Hegar who want improved needle orientation without switching to a TC instrument
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Eligible SurgiWorld dental instruments may be covered for manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship, subject to review and the applicable manufacturer terms.
What may be covered
Eligible SurgiWorld dental instruments have lifetime coverage for verified manufacturing defects, including defects in construction or workmanship, subject to manufacturer assessment.
Important exclusions
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Can all SurgiWorld instruments be autoclaved?
No. Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization requirements depend on the individual item. Follow the manufacturer's Instructions for Use and your clinic's infection-prevention protocol. Do not reprocess products labeled for single use.
Which SurgiWorld products have a lifetime warranty?
Eligible SurgiWorld dental instruments are covered against verified manufacturing defects, subject to manufacturer assessment. Normal wear, misuse, damage from improper reprocessing, and disposable supplies are not automatically covered. Contact us with your order number and photos or video to request assistance.
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