What is an Olsen-Hegar needle holder?
It is a needle holder with a cutting edge built in below the jaws, so one instrument holds the needle and cuts the suture.
Veterinary Instrument · Small Animal Surgical
Olsen-Hegar Needle Holder
Needle holders with a built-in scissor edge below the jaws, so the surgeon can place a suture and cut it without changing instruments. Supplied in stainless steel, with serrated or tungsten carbide jaw options.
B2B · OEM · PRIVATE LABEL · CUSTOM PACKAGING
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Built-In ScissorsCuts suture without an instrument change
Ratchet LockHolds the needle firmly in the jaws
Jaw OptionsSerrated steel or tungsten carbide insert
OEM ReadyMarking and packaging by programme
Product overview
Olsen-Hegar needle holders: how they differ and what to specify.
The Olsen-Hegar needle holder combines two instruments. The jaws grip the needle, and a cutting edge just behind them trims the suture, so the surgeon can finish a stitch without picking up scissors. That saves time in routine closure, which is why the pattern is common in small-animal spay and neuter work.
The built-in scissor is also the pattern's drawback: a needle held too far back can be cut by mistake, so some surgeons prefer a plain Mayo-Hegar needle holder for fine work. Length, jaw cut and tungsten carbide inserts vary between catalogues, so we confirm them from your reference piece.
Needle holder and scissorsOne instrument for placing and cutting suture.
Ratchet lockMaintains grip on the needle.
Jaw choiceSerrated steel or tungsten carbide insert.
Length optionsMatched to the size of the patient.
Technical Specification
Confirmed against your approved drawing or sample before production.
| Product | Olsen-Hegar needle holder |
|---|---|
| Also listed as | Olsen-Hegar needle holder with scissors, combination needle holder |
| Application | Needle holding and suture cutting 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: Olsen-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard serrated jaws | General suturing | Jaw cut, length |
| Tungsten carbide inserts | Longer jaw life, firmer needle grip | Insert specification |
| Built-in scissor edge | Cutting suture without an instrument change | Blade position |
| Overall length | Matched to patient and incision size | 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 needle holder you use now. Jaw cut and scissor position are easier to match from a real piece than from the name.
Applications
Where olsen-hegar needle holder is used.
01 · SPAY & NEUTER
Spay and neuter closure
Places and cuts suture with one instrument.
02 · GENERAL SURGERY
Small-animal soft tissue surgery
Used where a combined holder and scissors is preferred.
03 · SETS
Instrument sets
Supplied inside spay and neuter sets.
Manufacturer & supply
Olsen-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 and hold a needle without slipping
- Ratchet locks and releases cleanly
- Scissor edges cut cleanly and meet properly
- Box joint moves smoothly
- Overall length matches the approved sample
B2B workflow
Specification, sample, approval, repeat supply.
A straightforward route for buyers sourcing olsen-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
Olsen-Hegar Needle Holder: questions buyers ask.
What is the difference between Olsen-Hegar and Mayo-Hegar needle holders?
The Olsen-Hegar has a built-in scissor edge. The Mayo-Hegar is a plain needle holder with no cutting blade.
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 olsen-hegar needle holder?
Send the specification, quantities and packaging requirements. A drawing, photograph or reference piece will speed things up.