Surgical Instruments

Mayo-Hegar Needle Holders | 5–8 Inch Patterns

We manufacture Mayo-Hegar needle holders with tungsten carbide jaw inserts and a ratchet lock, across a 5-to-8-inch length range. Several lengths repeat under multiple SKUs, so tell us the exact SKU or length and jaw configuration you need when requesting a quote.

Material
AISI 420 Stainless Steel
Options
39 available
MOQ
confirmed with your quote
Pricing
$9.00 – $15.00

Include the required pattern, quantity, finish, packaging and destination. We confirm the exact product and commercial terms before production.

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About Mayo-Hegar Needle Holders | 5–8 Inch Patterns

We build Mayo-Hegar needle holders as suturing instruments with tungsten carbide jaw inserts, used to grip and drive a needle through tissue with a firm, wear-resistant hold. Several individual lengths appear under more than one SKU in our range; quote by SKU, not by length alone, when matching an existing instrument.

Why This Is a Length Family, Not One Size

We supply Mayo-Hegar needle holders across approximately 5 to 8.3 inches rather than a single fixed length, because the right length depends on the depth and access of the surgical site — a shorter needle holder gives more control in a confined space, while a longer one reaches deeper tissue planes more comfortably. Do not assume every option is 6 inches; tell us the length your case needs, or send the SKU from a previous order.

Carbide Jaws and the Ratchet Lock

The carbide insert jaws grip the needle firmly and resist wear far better than plain steel jaws — worth the difference for an instrument used on every suturing procedure. The ratchet lock holds the needle at the chosen angle between passes without continuous hand pressure.

Material and Ordering

We build these in AISI 420 stainless steel with tungsten carbide jaw inserts and a satin finish. We sell them individually, in surgical sets, or for bulk and private-label supply; minimum order quantity is confirmed with your quotation. Check the carbide insert for chips and the ratchet for smooth, secure engagement during cleaning — a lock that slips releases the needle mid-suture. Follow your facility's own validated reprocessing protocol; our dental instrument cleaning and ultrasonic processing guide covers the general workflow reference.

Requesting a Quote

Tell us the length, jaw configuration, quantity, and destination market. We manufacture under ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification, with material evidence confirmed against the order you place.

Dental instrument materials and steel grades

Available Options

Compare the product code and attributes before requesting a quote. Choose an exact option whenever you are matching an existing order.

39 options
Showing 39 of 39 options
OptionProduct codeAttributesPricingRequest quote
Needle Holder 130 mm, 5/ inDIS-CAT-0323Variant: Needle Holder 130 mm, 5/ inRequest pricingSelect for Quote
Needle Holder 165 mm, 6/DIS-CAT-0338Variant: Needle Holder 165 mm, 6/Request pricingSelect for Quote
Needle Holder 155 mm, 6DIS-CAT-0343Variant: Needle Holder 155 mm, 6Request pricingSelect for Quote
Needle Holder 175 mm, 7 inDIS-CAT-0344Variant: Needle Holder 175 mm, 7 inRequest pricingSelect for Quote
Needle Holder 160 mm, 6/ inDIS-CAT-0348Variant: Needle Holder 160 mm, 6/ inRequest pricingSelect for Quote
Needle Holder 185 mm, 7/ inDIS-CAT-0350Variant: Needle Holder 185 mm, 7/ inRequest pricingSelect for Quote
Needle Holder 200 mm, 8DIS-CAT-0356Variant: Needle Holder 200 mm, 8Request pricingSelect for Quote
Needle Holder 195 mm, 7/ inDIS-CAT-0360Variant: Needle Holder 195 mm, 7/ inRequest pricingSelect for Quote
Needle Holder 205 mm, 8 inDIS-CAT-0361Variant: Needle Holder 205 mm, 8 inRequest pricingSelect for Quote
145 mm, 5/ inDIS-CAT-0324Product: Needle Holder 145 mm, 5/ in, Pattern: 145 mm, 5/ inRequest pricingSelect for Quote
145 mm, 5/ inDIS-CAT-0349Product: Needle Holder 145 mm, 5/ in, Pattern: 145 mm, 5/ inRequest pricingSelect for Quote
150 mm, 6 inDIS-CAT-0325Product: Needle Holder 150 mm,, Pattern: 150 mm, 6 inRequest pricingSelect for Quote
150 mm, 6 inDIS-CAT-0326Product: Needle Holder 150 mm,, Pattern: 150 mm, 6 inRequest pricingSelect for Quote
150 mm, 6 inDIS-CAT-0330Product: Needle Holder 150 mm,, Pattern: 150 mm, 6 inRequest pricingSelect for Quote
150 mm, 6 inDIS-CAT-0334Product: Needle Holder 150 mm,, Pattern: 150 mm, 6 inRequest pricingSelect for Quote
150 mm, 6 inDIS-CAT-0340Product: Needle Holder 150 mm,, Pattern: 150 mm, 6 inRequest pricingSelect for Quote
180 mm, 7 inDIS-CAT-0327Product: Needle Holder 180 mm,, Pattern: 180 mm, 7 inRequest pricingSelect for Quote
180 mm, 7 inDIS-CAT-0335Product: Needle Holder 180 mm,, Pattern: 180 mm, 7 inRequest pricingSelect for Quote
180 mm, 7 inDIS-CAT-0341Product: Needle Holder 180 mm,, Pattern: 180 mm, 7 inRequest pricingSelect for Quote
180 mm, 7 inDIS-CAT-0351Product: Needle Holder 180 mm,, Pattern: 180 mm, 7 inRequest pricingSelect for Quote
200 mm, 8 inDIS-CAT-0328Product: Needle Holder 200 mm,, Pattern: 200 mm, 8 inRequest pricingSelect for Quote
200 mm, 8 inDIS-CAT-0333Product: Needle Holder 200 mm,, Pattern: 200 mm, 8 inRequest pricingSelect for Quote
200 mm, 8 inDIS-CAT-0352Product: Needle Holder 200 mm,, Pattern: 200 mm, 8 inRequest pricingSelect for Quote
200 mm, 8 inDIS-CAT-0353Product: Needle Holder 200 mm,, Pattern: 200 mm, 8 inRequest pricingSelect for Quote
200 mm, 8 inDIS-CAT-0359Product: Needle Holder 200 mm,, Pattern: 200 mm, 8 inRequest pricingSelect for Quote
140 mm, 5/ inDIS-CAT-0329Product: Needle Holder 140 mm, 5/ in, Pattern: 140 mm, 5/ inRequest pricingSelect for Quote
140 mm, 5/ inDIS-CAT-0354Product: Needle Holder 140 mm, 5/ in, Pattern: 140 mm, 5/ inRequest pricingSelect for Quote
140 mm, 5/ inDIS-CAT-0357Product: Needle Holder 140 mm, 5/ in, Pattern: 140 mm, 5/ inRequest pricingSelect for Quote
125 mm, 5 inDIS-CAT-0331Product: Needle Holder 125 mm,, Pattern: 125 mm, 5 inRequest pricingSelect for Quote
125 mm, 5 inDIS-CAT-0346Product: Needle Holder 125 mm,, Pattern: 125 mm, 5 inRequest pricingSelect for Quote
170 mm, 6/ inDIS-CAT-0332Product: Needle Holder 170 mm, 6/ in, Pattern: 170 mm, 6/ inRequest pricingSelect for Quote
170 mm, 6/ inDIS-CAT-0355Product: Needle Holder 170 mm, 6/ in, Pattern: 170 mm, 6/ inRequest pricingSelect for Quote
170 mm, 6/ inDIS-CAT-0358Product: Needle Holder 170 mm, 6/ in, Pattern: 170 mm, 6/ inRequest pricingSelect for Quote
165 mm, 6/ inDIS-CAT-0336Product: Needle Holder 165 mm, 6/ in, Pattern: 165 mm, 6/ inRequest pricingSelect for Quote
165 mm, 6/ inDIS-CAT-0347Product: Needle Holder 165 mm, 6/ in, Pattern: 165 mm, 6/ inRequest pricingSelect for Quote
210 mm, 8/ inDIS-CAT-0337Product: Needle Holder 210 mm, 8/ in, Pattern: 210 mm, 8/ inRequest pricingSelect for Quote
210 mm, 8/ inDIS-CAT-0339Product: Needle Holder 210 mm, 8/ in, Pattern: 210 mm, 8/ inRequest pricingSelect for Quote
135 mm, 5/ inDIS-CAT-0342Product: Needle Holder 135 mm, 5/ in, Pattern: 135 mm, 5/ inRequest pricingSelect for Quote
135 mm, 5/ inDIS-CAT-0345Product: Needle Holder 135 mm, 5/ in, Pattern: 135 mm, 5/ inRequest pricingSelect for Quote
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Mayo-Hegar Needle Holders | 5–8 Inch Patterns Questions

Is the Mayo-Hegar Needle Holder autoclave sterilizable?

Yes. It is AISI 420 stainless steel with tungsten carbide jaw inserts, both of which withstand repeated steam autoclave cycles.

Why does this page show a range of lengths instead of one 6-inch needle holder?

Available lengths span approximately 5 to 8.3 inches. Choose the required length and jaw or ratchet configuration instead of assuming every Mayo-Hegar option is 6 inches.

Why choose carbide-tipped jaws over plain steel?

Carbide-tipped jaws hold a needle securely through many more sterilization cycles than plain steel, which matters for an instrument used on every suturing procedure.

How does the ratchet lock work?

It holds the jaws closed on the needle at the selected position between passes, so the operator does not need continuous hand pressure to keep the needle secure.

Are all your Mayo-Hegar needle holders 6 inches?

No — our range spans approximately 5 to 8.3 inches. Tell us your required length and jaw configuration, or send the SKU from a previous order, rather than assuming a single standard length.

What suture sizes does this needle holder work with?

Tungsten carbide jaw inserts grip fine to medium suture needles securely; for very fine microsurgical suturing (4-0 to 6-0), some clinicians prefer a Castroviejo-style holder instead.