Schmieden-Dick Ligature Needle

Description

Schmieden-Dick Ligature Needle

The Schmieden-Dick needle is the longest ligature needle in our range. At 30 cm, it reaches vessels deep in the pelvis and abdomen of large patients.

Exceptional length

Thirty centimetres keeps the hand well outside the wound. Therefore, the surgeon can see the tip clearly while passing it.

When the Schmieden-Dick needle helps

Deep pelvic surgery and large patients often push shorter needles too far. In those cases, this needle reaches comfortably.

Typical procedures

Pelvic, rectal and gynaecological surgery use it. For example, it helps ligate deep pelvic vessels.

Technique

Steady the shaft against a hand rest. Then pass the tip behind the vessel, thread the eye and withdraw.

Schmieden or Schmieden-Dick

The Schmieden measures 24 cm. By contrast, this needle adds 6 cm. Choose by the depth of the field.

Handling a 30 cm needle

Long instruments magnify small hand movements at the tip. Therefore, brace the wrist, move slowly and watch the tip rather than the handle throughout the pass.

Schmieden-Dick needle details

• 30 cm overall
• Long curved shaft
• Eye at the tip

Care

Check the long shaft for bends. Clean the eye, dry and sterilise.

Getting the right needle

At 30 cm, the Schmieden-Dick still carries three years against manufacturing defects. Each needle receives a detailed look by our Atlanta team before shipment. Compare it with our Schmieden needle. Our order FAQ handles the ordering steps. For more on stainless alloys for surgery, open ASTM F899. Further designs wait in our general surgical department. Searching for a formal quote? Write to us for a quick answer.

Only for qualified users. Refund terms sit on our refund policy. Gallery shots may not match every option. Note that this alloy contains nickel; read the care instructions for the full note.