What is a Mayo-Hegar needle holder used for?
It grips a surgical needle so the surgeon can drive it through tissue during suturing.
Veterinary Instrument · Small Animal Surgical
Mayo-Hegar Needle Holder
The standard needle holder for veterinary suturing: serrated jaws, ratchet lock and a straight working end. Supplied in stainless steel with plain or tungsten carbide jaws, in lengths chosen to suit the work.
B2B · OEM · PRIVATE LABEL · CUSTOM PACKAGING
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Ratchet LockHolds the needle securely in the jaws
Serrated JawsFirm grip on the needle
Carbide OptionTungsten carbide insert available
OEM ReadyMarking and packaging by programme
Product overview
Mayo-Hegar needle holders: jaws, length and carbide inserts.
A needle holder grips the curved needle so the surgeon can drive it through tissue and pull it clear. The Mayo-Hegar is the plain, general-purpose pattern: strong jaws, a ratchet that keeps the needle in position, and no cutting edge. It is the usual choice for small and large animal surgery.
Jaws are either plain serrated steel or carry tungsten carbide inserts, which last longer and hold the needle more firmly. Length is matched to the work, with longer holders for deeper incisions and larger animals. For a holder that also cuts suture, see the Olsen-Hegar needle holder.
Plain jaws, no scissorsA general-purpose pattern with no cutting edge.
Ratchet lockMaintains grip on the needle.
Steel or carbide jawsChoose by working life and grip.
Length optionsShort for small patients, long for deep work.
Technical Specification
Confirmed against your approved drawing or sample before production.
| Product | Mayo-Hegar needle holder |
|---|---|
| Also listed as | Mayo needle holder, Hegar-Mayo needle holder |
| Application | Needle holding for suturing in veterinary surgery |
| Jaws | Serrated steel or tungsten carbide inserts; confirm per option |
| Locking | Ratchet |
| Overall length | Confirmed from reference piece |
| Material | Stainless steel; grade confirmed in specification |
| Finish | To be agreed |
| Supply format | Single items or agreed quantities |
| Packaging | Bulk, standard or buyer-branded |
| Marking | Logo or reference marking by agreement |
| Supply condition | Sterile or non-sterile, as agreed in the quotation |
Dimensions and patterns differ between catalogues, so a single figure would mislead. Send a drawing or reference piece and the specification is confirmed in writing before production.
Selection guide
Selection guide: Mayo-Hegar Needle Holder.
Use the table as a starting point for your enquiry. Final details are confirmed against your drawing or sample.
Options at a glance
| Option | Typical use | Confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Serrated steel jaws | General suturing | Jaw cut, length |
| Tungsten carbide inserts | Firmer hold, longer life | Insert specification |
| Short length | Small animals and fine work | Length |
| Long length | Deeper incisions, large animals | Length |
What to confirm
Include these points in an enquiry or sample approval request:
- Pattern or reference piece
- Jaws: steel or tungsten carbide
- Overall length
- Material and finish
- Quantity and packaging
- Marking requirements
Send the holder you use now. Jaw cut and length are easy to match from a real piece.
Applications
Where mayo-hegar needle holder is used.
01 · SMALL ANIMAL
Small-animal surgery
Suturing in spay, neuter and soft tissue procedures.
02 · LARGE ANIMAL
Large-animal surgery
Longer holders for deeper work in larger animals.
03 · SETS
Instrument sets
Supplied as the plain needle holder in surgical packs.
Manufacturer & supply
Mayo-Hegar Needle Holder manufacturer for B2B buyers.
Iron Art makes and supplies surgical and veterinary instruments for buyers who want a defined specification, a sample to approve and repeatable supply. See our OEM and private-label services for how programmes are set up.
Direct source
From reference sample to approved production.
Send a drawing, photograph or reference piece with the quantities you expect to order. We review it against your requirements, confirm dimensions, finish and packaging, and agree a sample before production begins.
- Buyer-specific specifications
- OEM manufacturing to your drawing
- Private-label marking and packaging
- Bulk quantities for distributors
- Custom requirements reviewed against the specification
Sample inspection
Checks worth making on any sample.
Whichever supplier you use, these are the points to inspect when a sample arrives.
- Jaws meet evenly along their length
- Ratchet locks and releases cleanly
- Needle is held without slipping
- Box joint moves smoothly
- Overall length matches the approved sample
B2B workflow
Specification, sample, approval, repeat supply.
A straightforward route for buyers sourcing mayo-hegar needle holder in volume.
01 · SPECIFY
Send your brief
Drawing or reference piece, quantities, finish and packaging.
02 · QUOTE
Review and quotation
Specification confirmed in writing, with any OEM or marking options priced.
03 · APPROVE
Sample
Inspect a sample against your reference before production is released.
04 · SUPPLY
Repeat orders
Reorders follow the approved specification, including private-label packs.
Buyer FAQ
Mayo-Hegar Needle Holder: questions buyers ask.
How is it different from an Olsen-Hegar holder?
The Mayo-Hegar has no cutting edge. The Olsen-Hegar has a scissor edge built in below the jaws.
Are tungsten carbide jaws available?
Yes. Tungsten carbide inserts can be specified in place of plain serrated jaws.
What lengths can be supplied?
Several lengths can be supplied. Confirm the length you use, or send a reference piece.
Is it reusable?
Stainless steel instruments are intended for repeated use. Cleaning and sterilisation follow the user's own validated procedure.
Do you supply bulk, OEM and private-label orders?
Yes. Marking and packaging can be agreed for private-label programmes, and quantities are quoted per programme.
Need a quotation for mayo-hegar needle holder?
Send the specification, quantities and packaging requirements. A drawing, photograph or reference piece will speed things up.