Olsen-Hegar Needle Holder with Scissors, Titanium (Standard or Delicate | 1.7 mm Tip)

Overview

The Olsen-Hegar Needle Holder with Scissors combines needle holding and suture cutting functionality within a single instrument, allowing clinicians to perform multiple tasks without changing instruments. This design is commonly selected in procedures requiring efficient suture management, precise needle control, and streamlined workflow.

Manufactured from titanium, these instruments offer a lightweight feel while maintaining strength and durability. Available in standard and delicate configurations, clinicians can select the profile best suited to procedural requirements and personal preference.

Key Features

• Olsen-Hegar Combination Design – Integrates needle holding and scissor functionality within a single instrument.

• 1.7 mm Jaw Tip – Designed to support controlled needle handling and precision during suturing.

• Titanium Construction – Lightweight material commonly selected for strength, durability, and corrosion resistance.

• Integrated Scissor Blades – Intended to facilitate suture cutting without changing instruments.

• Standard or Delicate Configurations – Available to accommodate different procedural requirements and tissue handling preferences.

• Balanced Construction – Engineered to support control, maneuverability, and tactile feedback during suturing procedures.

• Reusable Design – Suitable for repeated sterilization when properly maintained.

Configuration Options

Standard Titanium (14 cm / 5.5 in)

SKU: 520-911

Tip Size: 1.7 mm

Features a standard Olsen-Hegar configuration designed for needle handling and suture cutting in a variety of surgical applications.

Delicate Titanium, Smooth Jaw (12 cm / 4.7 in)

SKU: 520-913

Tip Size: 1.7 mm

Features a delicate profile with smooth jaws and a shorter overall length for procedures requiring refined handling and precision.

Common Applications

• Suturing procedures

• Needle handling

• Suture cutting

• Plastic and reconstructive surgery

• General surgical procedures

• Procedures requiring efficient instrument workflow

Instrument Heritage

• The Olsen-Hegar pattern is named after the surgeons associated with the development of this combination instrument design.

• The instrument was developed to combine needle holding and suture cutting functions into a single device, helping reduce instrument exchanges during suturing procedures.

• Today, Olsen-Hegar needle holders remain a widely recognized instrument pattern utilized across numerous surgical specialties.

Instrument Insight

• Olsen-Hegar instruments combine needle holder and scissor functions, allowing clinicians to grasp needles and cut suture material without exchanging instruments.

• Titanium instruments are commonly selected when a lightweight instrument feel is preferred.

• Delicate configurations are often utilized in procedures requiring refined handling and enhanced precision.

• Shorter instrument lengths may provide additional maneuverability in confined operative fields.

Why Material Matters

• Titanium is widely utilized in surgical instruments due to its combination of strength, lightweight characteristics, and corrosion resistance.

• Lightweight instruments may help reduce hand fatigue during extended procedures.

• Suitable for repeated sterilization when properly maintained.

• Commonly used in reusable surgical instruments intended for long-term clinical use.

Compliance

This instrument is intended for use by trained medical professionals. Proper technique and handling are required. Performance may vary based on application, maintenance, and clinical use.