{"product_id":"olsen-hegar-needle-holder-standard-tungsten-carbide-tc","title":"Olsen-Hegar Needle Holder – Standard \u0026 Tungsten Carbide (TC)","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlsen-Hegar Needle Holder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurgix Instruments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a versatile combination instrument featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintegrated suture scissors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e alongside the needle-holding jaws. This dual-purpose design reduces instrument changes during surgery, saving time and improving efficiency. Available in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTungsten Carbide (TC) insert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e jaws. Designed for both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eveterinary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehuman surgical procedures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for reliable everyday suturing and cutting. Choose \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for enhanced needle grip, larger needles, and extended instrument life in high-volume settings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features (Both Variants)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlsen-Hegar pattern – needle holder with built-in suture scissors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCross-serrated jaws prevent needle slippage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrated scissor blades for cutting suture material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedical-grade stainless steel – corrosion resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully autoclavable up to 180°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eErgonomic ratchet lock – reduces hand fatigue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eveterinary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (small to large animal) and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehuman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e surgery\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard vs TC – Quick Comparison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTC (Tungsten Carbide)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJaw material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTC inserts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~450 HV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~1300 HV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest suture size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-0 to 3-0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-0 to 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDurability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent (wear-resistant)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral suturing + cutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTough tissue, high volume\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Sizes \u0026amp; Purpose of Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp 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