Kocher Ligature Needle

Description

Kocher Ligature Needle

The Kocher ligature needle is a strong curved needle with an eye at its tip. Surgeons pass it behind a vessel, thread the eye and draw the ligature back through.

A sturdy build

The shaft is thicker than many light needles. Consequently, it keeps its curve when passing through firm tissue, such as thyroid pedicles or mesentery.

Length of the Kocher ligature needle

At 19 cm, the needle reaches moderately deep structures. In addition, the handle offers a full-hand grip for steady control.

Use in thyroid surgery

Kocher pioneered safe thyroid surgery, and careful vessel ligation was central to that work. Today, this needle still helps tie the superior and inferior thyroid vessels.

Passing and threading

Pass the empty needle behind the vessel first. Then thread the eye on the far side and withdraw, bringing the ligature around in one movement.

Comparing needles

Lighter needles suit fine vessels. By contrast, the Kocher handles firmer pedicles. Many neck trays carry one of each.

Kocher ligature needle details

• 19 cm overall
• Strong curved shaft
• Eye at the tip

Care

Clean the tip eye with a bristle brush, then rinse and dry. Inspect the curve for distortion before sterilising.

After you buy

The Kocher ligature needle comes with three years against manufacturing defects. The eye is polished smooth. Before it ships, our Atlanta team handles this Kocher needle under good light. For a matching piece, browse our Kronecker needle. Open the rest of our general surgery range for extra options. For help with an order, read our FAQ section. For background on instrument metals, visit ASTM F899. One extra needle in the sterile store avoids delays.

Professional use only. Open our delivery policy for courier choices. The care and cleaning page describes why photos vary together with the nickel in this alloy.