Microsurgery needle holder 4792-14

Mathieutungsten carbide

Needle holderMathieu Needle holder TC (Straight)Size: 14cmModel: 4792-14 Mathieu Needle holder by MA Dental is used to guide and grasp needle during sutureing procedure. It has a multi-purpose ratchet providing smooth grip release and pressure. It has Tungsten Carbide (TC) tip that gives it a firm and strong grip.Needle holders are dental instruments that are used to hold sutureing needle for wound closing during surgical and sutureing procedures. Tungsten Carbide (TC) is often referred to as a Hard Metal due to its very high hardness in relation to other metals. Typically a Tungsten Carbide (TC) Hard Metal can have a hardness value of 1600 HV, whereas mild steel would be in the region of 160 HV a factor of 10 lower. TC when applied to the instruments it enhance the performance of the instrument either you are cutting through a TC scissor or holding a suturee by needle holder or bending a wire with ortho-plier. All instruments with TC are labeled with "TC