Kronecker Ligature Needle

Description

Kronecker Ligature Needle

The Kronecker ligature needle passes a ligature around small vessels near the surface. At only 13 cm, it is the shortest needle in our range, which gives very fine control.

Left or right curve

The tip turns either to the left or to the right. As a result, the surgeon can approach a vessel from the most convenient side without twisting the wrist awkwardly.

A short, precise needle

Short instruments let the fingers sense small changes in resistance. Therefore, the Kronecker ligature needle suits delicate work in the neck, face and limbs.

How a ligature needle differs from a conductor

Both carry thread behind a structure. However, a ligature needle usually has a tighter curve and an eye right at the tip, so it loops around small vessels in a smaller space.

Typical procedures

Thyroid, plastic and hand surgeons use short ligature needles. For instance, they help tie a small artery before it is divided.

Building a pair

Many surgeons stock both a left and a right version. Furthermore, that way, whichever side the vessel lies on, the curve matches the approach.

Kronecker ligature needle options

• 13 cm overall
• Curve to the left or to the right
• Eye at the tip

Small eye care

Flush the tiny eye with a syringe of water straight after use. Dry the needle and store left and right versions together.

Buying notes

Before it leaves us, our Atlanta inspector reviews every needle closely. Left-hand or right-hand, the Kronecker needle has three years against manufacturing defects. Also consider the Kocher ligature needle. Check our growing general surgery department for other patterns. For more on surgical alloys, visit ASTM F899. Many clinics order a backup needle for back-to-back cases. For delivery questions, visit the customer FAQ.

For professional use only. Return rules appear on our refund policy. Our care guidance notes image variation together with nickel in surgical steel.