
Sometimes the right needle holder is less about overall length and more about the jaws. This wide-jaw Mayo–Hegar keeps the compact 15 cm ring-handle format of the standard instrument but offers a broader gripping profile at the working end. It is an option for clinicians who prefer more jaw width when positioning a suture needle.
The traditional finger rings and locking ratchet make handling familiar, whether the needle is being grasped, turned or released. Compared with SKU 5403, the meaningful difference is the wider jaw – not a longer instrument or a different handle mechanism. The stainless steel construction keeps it at home in a routine dental and oral surgical suturing set.
A wider contact profile can be preferable when working with more substantial needles or when the clinician simply favors a broader jaw. This model delivers that option without requiring a switch to a larger overall instrument; both 5403 and 5403W are 15 cm long.
Prefer standard jaws? Same length, narrower gripping end: 5403 – Mayo–Hegar Needle Holder – Straight, 5.9 in (15 cm) →
KEY FEATURES
- Wide Mayo–Hegar jaws – Broader gripping profile than the standard 5403 working end
- Straight working alignment – Keeps the needle oriented in line with the handles
- Traditional finger rings – Familiar hand positioning and controlled jaw movement
- Integrated locking ratchet – Helps maintain a steady grip between needle passes
- 5.9 in (15 cm) length – Compact format despite the wider jaw design
- Surgical-grade stainless steel – Reusable construction for a dental surgical tray
- Instrument Type: Needle holder
- Pattern: Mayo–Hegar, wide jaw
- Working End: Straight, wide jaw
- Overall Length: 5.9 in (15 cm)
- Handle: Finger rings with locking ratchet
- Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
- Sterilization Method: Steam autoclave
- Reusability: Reusable
- Clinical Use: Dental and oral surgical suturing where a wider needle-gripping profile is preferred
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