Olsen-Hegar Needle Holder, 5.5 Inch

The Olsen-Hegar Needle Holder is a combination instrument that integrates a needle holder and suture scissors into a single instrument, eliminating the need to exchange instruments between needle driving and suture cutting during wound closure. The serrated jaws securely grip the needle during suturing, and the scissors incorporated into the shank allow the clinician to cut sutures without setting down the needle holder. The 5.5-inch overall length is the standard size for minor procedure and general surgical use. Constructed from stainless steel for durability and compatibility with standard autoclave sterilization.

Key Features

• Combination needle holder and suture scissors in a single instrument
• Eliminates instrument exchange between needle driving and suture cutting
• Serrated jaws for secure needle grip during suturing
• Integrated scissors in the shank for suture cutting without instrument exchange
• 5.5-inch overall length — standard size for minor procedure and general surgical use
• Stainless steel construction for durability and corrosion resistance
• Compatible with standard autoclave sterilization for repeated clinical use

Specifications

• SKU: 5666
• Instrument: Olsen-Hegar Needle Holder
• Overall Length: 5.5 inches
• Jaw Style: Serrated
• Feature: Integrated suture scissors
• Material: Stainless steel
• Country of Origin: China

Ideal For

Physicians, nurses, and physician assistants performing wound closure, laceration repair, and minor surgical procedures in physician offices, urgent care centers, and emergency departments will find the Olsen-Hegar a practical single-instrument solution for suturing that reduces the number of instruments required on the procedure tray. Minor procedure rooms and outpatient surgical settings that prioritize instrument efficiency and streamlined tray setups will benefit from the combined needle holder and scissors design that eliminates the need for a separate suture scissors during wound closure. Dermatologists and plastic surgeons performing skin closures and excisions will find the 5.5-inch length well-suited for accessible wound sites where a compact, efficient instrument is preferred. Central sterile supply departments managing instrument reprocessing will find the stainless steel construction straightforward to clean, inspect, and autoclave between uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Olsen-Hegar different from a standard needle holder?
A standard needle holder (such as a Mayo-Hegar) is used only for gripping and driving the needle during suturing. The Olsen-Hegar incorporates scissors into the shank of the instrument, allowing the clinician to cut the suture after tying without exchanging to a separate scissors. This makes it a more efficient single-instrument option for wound closure procedures where instrument exchange would otherwise be required.

What is the difference between the Olsen-Hegar and the Mayo-Hegar needle holder?
The Mayo-Hegar is a standard needle holder without integrated scissors. The Olsen-Hegar includes scissors incorporated into the shank for suture cutting. Choose the Olsen-Hegar when instrument efficiency and reduced tray complexity are priorities; choose the Mayo-Hegar when a dedicated needle holder without scissors is preferred or required by the procedure.

Are these autoclavable?
Yes. Stainless steel needle holders are compatible with standard autoclave sterilization. Follow your facility's sterilization protocols and inspect the instrument for wear, jaw alignment, or ratchet function before each use.

Are these reusable?
Yes. These are reusable stainless steel instruments designed for repeated use with proper cleaning, inspection, and sterilization between procedures.