Eiselsberg-Mathieu Needle Holder

Description

Eiselsberg-Mathieu Needle Holder

The Eiselsberg-Mathieu needle holder uses a palm grip instead of finger rings. You close it with your whole hand, and a ratchet near the handle ends holds the needle.

Palm-grip handles

Curved spring handles rest in the palm. As a result, you can drive heavy needles through tough tissue with less finger strain. Orthopedic and general surgeons both value this layout.

Ratchet action

Squeezing the handles engages the ratchet. Next, press harder to free the jaws without shifting your hand. Also, the release motion flows naturally from the closing squeeze.

Stainless or carbide

Choose plain stainless jaws for a basic holder. However, carbide inserts in the normal profile hold general sutures longer and resist wear. Gold handles mark the carbide Eiselsberg-Mathieu needle holder, so staff can sort sets quickly.

Choosing a length

The 18 cm and 18.5 cm sizes differ only slightly in reach. So pick the one that matches your other palm-grip holders. Surgeons who close fascia often favor this Eiselsberg-Mathieu needle holder for its strong grip. Meanwhile, the slim ratchet stays out of the way of your thumb.

Cleaning Eiselsberg-Mathieu needle holder

Release the ratchet before cleaning so the spring rests. Next, scrub the ratchet teeth and the joint with a small brush. Also, check that the spring still opens the jaws smoothly after drying.

Eiselsberg-Mathieu needle holder specifications

• Lengths: 18 and 18.5 cm
• Handles: palm-grip spring with ratchet
• Jaws: stainless steel or tungsten carbide
• Carbide profile: normal

Support after you buy

We stand behind this needle holder with a three-year manufacturing warranty. Then our Atlanta office checks every order before dispatch. For care and cleaning questions, read our FAQs. Surgical stainless grades fall under ASTM F899. For more palm-grip lengths, see our Mathieu needle holder. Also, see our whole needle holder range.

For professional use only. See our care and sterilization guide for notes on photos and materials, and our returns policy before you order.