5 1/2" Olsen-Hegar Needle Holder

Controlled Needle Handling for Diverse Surgical Suturing Workflows

The 5 1/2" Olsen-Hegar Needle Holder is a surgical instrument designed to grasp and control needles during suturing. Its compact length supports deliberate handling in cardiovascular and general surgery workflows, where dependable needle positioning and steady manipulation help maintain an organized technique. As part of the needle holder family, it provides a practical interface for passing, placing, and retrieving needles during closure or repair tasks. The focused form can support access in confined operative areas while helping keep suture handling controlled and consistent throughout the procedure.

Use Cases

• Grasp and position needles during cardiovascular suturing workflows.
• Support needle control during general surgery closure and repair tasks.
• Maintain organized handling when passing, placing, or retrieving needles.
• Use for deliberate suture manipulation in procedures requiring a compact needle holder.

Specifications

Care & Handling

• Clean the instrument promptly after use according to facility protocols and the applicable instructions for use.
• Inspect the needle-holding surfaces and moving mechanism for visible residue, damage, or impaired movement before reuse.
• Handle the instrument carefully to help protect its working surfaces and avoid unintended impact with other instruments.
• Store in a clean, dry manner that helps prevent damage and supports orderly instrument handling.

General use; follow facility protocols.