{"product_id":"mayo-hegar-needle-holder-straight-tungsten-carbide-18cm-5521","title":"Mayo–Hegar Needle Holder – Straight, 7.1 in (18 cm) – Tungsten Carbide","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor suturing work where a longer instrument feels more comfortable, this \u003cstrong\u003e18 cm Mayo–Hegar\u003c\/strong\u003e extends the traditional ring-handle pattern without changing its straight jaw configuration. Tungsten carbide gripping surfaces give the needle a wear-resistant point of contact, while the ratchet allows the instrument to maintain its hold between passes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 18 cm length allows the clinician to hold the instrument a little farther from the suturing site when access is limited. Its stainless steel construction, finger-ring handles and locking ratchet retain the traditional Mayo–Hegar handling style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 16px 0 18px; padding: 14px 16px; border-left: 4px solid #0b5cab; background: #f6f8fb; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eWhy Clinicians Choose It\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eIt offers both the longer 18 cm reach and the durability of carbide gripping surfaces without requiring a change in basic handling technique. Clinicians accustomed to a Mayo–Hegar can keep the same ring-handle and ratchet action while choosing the working distance that suits their approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe4ef; border-radius: 8px; background: #f8fbff;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed extra reach?\u003c\/strong\u003e See the 20 cm version: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mayo-hegar-needle-holder-straight-tungsten-carbide-20cm-5521l\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #0b5cab; font-weight: 500; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e5521L – Mayo–Hegar Needle Holder – Straight, 7.9 in (20 cm) – Tungsten Carbide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.35;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraight tungsten carbide gripping surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e – Wear-resistant contact with the surgical needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Mayo–Hegar jaws\u003c\/strong\u003e – Familiar straight profile for suture needle placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRatcheted finger-ring handles\u003c\/strong\u003e – Hold the needle between adjustments without continued squeezing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7.1 in (18 cm) overall length\u003c\/strong\u003e – Extended reach compared with 15 and 16 cm options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurgical-grade stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e – Reusable instrument body for standard surgical setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Power Dental Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45625270894742,"sku":"5521","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/9538\/1398\/files\/mayo-hegar-straight-tungsten-carbide-needle-holder-18cm-main-5521.webp?v=1791575817","url":"https:\/\/powerdentalgroup.com\/products\/mayo-hegar-needle-holder-straight-tungsten-carbide-18cm-5521","provider":"Power Dental Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}