Claus-Eicken Ligature Needle

Description

Claus-Eicken Ligature Needle

The Claus-Eicken ligature needle passes ligatures in deep, narrow spaces. Its slim shaft leaves room beside other instruments, which matters in the throat and other tight fields.

A slim profile

Slim instruments take up little room in a narrow opening. Consequently, the surgeon can keep a retractor and suction in place while passing the needle.

Length of the Claus-Eicken ligature needle

At 23 cm, the needle reaches deep into the throat or abdomen. Meanwhile, the handle stays clear of the line of sight.

Typical use

ENT surgeons use slim ligature needles in the tonsil bed and pharynx. In addition, general surgeons use them for deep vessels.

Threading

The eye sits close to the tip. Therefore, thread it once the tip shows on the far side of the vessel, then draw back smoothly.

A family of needles

The plain Claus pattern shares the same idea with a slightly different curve. In addition, many ENT trays keep both.

Claus-Eicken ligature needle beside a gag

With a mouth gag in place, the opening is crowded. Because the shaft is so slim, the needle slides past the tongue blade and the suction tip without pushing either aside.

Claus-Eicken ligature needle details

• 23 cm overall
• Slim shaft
• Curved tip with eye

Care

Brush the slim shaft and the eye under running water. Dry with filtered air, then sterilise.

Getting this needle

Each needle receives a personal examination at our Atlanta office before dispatch. Expect three years against manufacturing defects on every Claus-Eicken needle we ship. For the basics of surgical stainless steel, check ASTM F899. Open our broad general surgery department too. For a sister pattern, explore the Claus needle. Our FAQ list answers orders, shipping and returns.

Sold for professional use. Shown images are illustrative, while the alloy includes nickel; open our care notes. Use our delivery terms for delivery windows.