{"product_id":"surgiworld-mayo-hegar-needle-holder-tungsten-carbide-15cm-nh153","title":"SurgiWorld – Mayo Hegar Needle Holder, Tungsten Carbide, 15cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMayo Hegar Needle Holder 15cm Tungsten Carbide\u003c\/strong\u003e is the longer, posterior-reach version of the Mayo Hegar series. At \u003cstrong\u003e15 cm (6 inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e, it extends the clinician's working reach comfortably into the posterior quadrants of both arches - areas where shorter instruments force the wrist into an awkward angle or require the elbow to be raised unnaturally. For oral surgeons performing third molar site closures, posterior implant suturing, or palatal flap closure, this length is the practical standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTungsten Carbide jaw inserts\u003c\/strong\u003e feature a cross-hatched diamond-pattern surface that bites firmly into the body of curved suture needles. Because TC is harder than stainless steel, significantly less closing force is needed to hold the needle securely - reducing hand fatigue during long surgical cases with multiple sutures. The TC jaw surface also wears far more slowly than a plain stainless steel jaw, maintaining consistent grip performance over the long term and reducing how often the instrument needs to be replaced or re-tipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe box-lock joint keeps the upper and lower jaws in precise alignment under repeated opening and closing stress - a critical feature that determines how straight the needle tracks through tissue. Misaligned jaws cause needle wobble, which results in imprecise suture placement and potential tissue tearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTC Handle Identification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-coloured handle rings identify the Tungsten Carbide version at a glance, distinguishing it from standard SS instruments in a mixed tray setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClinical Indications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Posterior molar and third molar site closure, palatal suturing, posterior implant site suturing, deep retromolar pad closure, and any intraoral procedure requiring extended reach with a high-grip suturing clamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuture Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-0, 3-0, 4-0, and 5-0 curved needle sutures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Build:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel body with Tungsten Carbide jaw inserts. Autoclave-compatible at 134°C (273°F). Overall length: 15 cm \/ 6 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"SurgiWorld","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67751027966266,"sku":"NH153","price":179.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/2975\/5194\/files\/Mayo-Hegar-Needle-Holder-Tungsten-Carbide-15cm.webp?v=1792584937","url":"https:\/\/thedentalsolutions.ca\/products\/surgiworld-mayo-hegar-needle-holder-tungsten-carbide-15cm-nh153","provider":"Dental Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}