Mathieu-Delicate Needle Holder

Description

Mathieu-Delicate Needle Holder

The Mathieu-Delicate needle holder slims down the classic palm-grip design. It keeps the ratchet and spring handles but trims the jaws for finer tasks.

Slimmer jaws

Narrow tips give a clearer view of the needle. Also, they fit smaller openings than the standard Mathieu. Then fine needles for skin and small vessels feel easier to steer.

Palm-grip action

You hold the spring handles in your palm, with no finger rings. Then a squeeze locks the ratchet, and another squeeze releases it. As a result, the Mathieu-Delicate needle holder feels natural to anyone used to palm grips.

Jaw options

Stainless jaws cost less. In addition, carbide inserts in the normal profile keep a firm hold on general sutures over time. Gold handles mark the carbide model for quick sorting.

Choosing a length

Five lengths run from 14 to 20 cm. So you can pick a short Mathieu-Delicate needle holder for skin and a longer one for deeper layers. Plastic and hand surgeons often like the lighter feel.

Orthodontic ligature work

Orthodontists also use the Mathieu-Delicate needle holder to place elastic ties and twist steel ligature wires around brackets. The ratchet holds the tie securely, so one hand can stretch it over each bracket wing. For this work, most clinicians choose the 14 cm stainless steel model, because its short length and slim tips suit a crowded arch.

Reprocessing Mathieu-Delicate needle holder

Release the ratchet before you clean the holder. Next, brush the slim jaws gently so the tips stay aligned. Then dry the instrument and store it with the ratchet open.

Mathieu-Delicate needle holder specifications

• Lengths: 14, 15, 17, 18 and 20 cm
• Handles: palm-grip spring with ratchet
• Jaws: stainless steel or tungsten carbide
• Carbide profile: normal

Our warranty

Plus, the needle holder comes with our three-year warranty against defects. Also, we check each piece in Atlanta before shipping. For care and cleaning questions, read our FAQs. Surgical stainless grades fall under ASTM F899. For the standard weight, see our Mathieu needle holder. Also, see our whole needle holder range.

For trained professionals only. Notes on images and nickel content sit in our care and sterilization guide; see shipping and delivery for dispatch details.