Our McPhail Needle Holder Surgeons commonly use it in surgical procedures to securely hold and suture needles. This is available with one jaws that are Tungsten Carbide for extra needle grip and the other is stainless steel. Squeezing the handles together activates the catch, and applying additional pressure releases it.
The choice between tungsten carbide and stainless steel depends on the specific requirements of the surgical procedure and the surgeon’s preference. Our Tungsten Carbide version enhances durability and sharpness, while surgical settings widely use the serrated stainless steel option for its reliability.
Firstly, our McPhails Needle Holder are instrumental in surgery by firmly gripping and stabilising surgical needles. This allows surgeons to maintain control over the needle’s position and orientation during suturing. It prevents the needle from slipping or becoming difficult to handle, which is especially critical when dealing with delicate tissues.
Furthermore, the precise control offered by these needle holders is essential for achieving accurate and neat sutures. Surgeons need to align tissues correctly and create secure closures. McPhail Needle Holders enable them to make well-placed stitches, contributing to the overall success of the surgery.
Moreover, surgical procedures can be lengthy and physically demanding. So our McPhail Needle Holders are designed to provide a mechanical advantage, which reduces the amount of force required by the surgeon’s hand. This reduces hand fatigue during extended surgeries, allowing for more precise and controlled movements.
The design of needle holders includes serrated jaws or fine tips that minimise tissue trauma. They grip the needle and suture material without causing unnecessary damage to the surrounding tissues, reducing the risk of complications and infections.
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| SURNAME | McPhail |
|---|---|
| LENGTH | 150mm & 180mm |
| TYPE | Holder |
| INSTRUMENT TYPE | Needle Holder |
| CURVATURE | Straight |
| WORKING SURFACE STYLE | Serrated Jaw & Tungsten Carbide |
| HANDLE | Ring Handles |
| MATERIAL | Stainless Steel |
| DISPOSABLE OR REUSABLE | Reusable |
| STERILE OR NON-STERILE | Non-Sterile |
| LATEX OR LATEX-FREE | Latex-Free |
| GRADE | Premium Theatre Grade |
Our philosophy is to challenge everything we do, be accountable for what we manufacture and continually improve. We supply stainless steel instruments that are manufactured in accordance with BS 5194. This ensures every instrument has the correct composition, to ensure they can be fit for purpose and perform the action they were designed for.
We select the highest grade steels, for the best long term value for our customers. As part of our ISO 9001 quality system, we ensure we have access to material mill certificates and as part of our proactive objective quality assessment, we send off routine batches of material for 3rd Party testing and verification. This ensures our customers receive the instrument they ordered, manufactured from the correct steel, as per BS 5194.
All prices are quoted ex-works and subject to VAT
Orders are delivered to the address given at the time of order and will be delivered by a national courier.
All orders placed by 5pm are processed and dispatched the same day for delivery the following working day.
In the rare event we have no stock you will be notified immediately with an anticipated delivery date.
Deliveries to UK mainland, remote locations ( Highlands and Islands) and international destinations will be determined upon receipt of order. Based on the weight and dimensions of the shipment.
In the unlikely event that goods need to be returned, we offer a “no quibble” 10 working days returns policy which has been designed for minimum inconvenience. This excludes special or bespoke size orders.
For goods ordered in error you will be responsible for the full cost of postage and packaging.
Approval must be sought before items are returned.
Please call our customer care team on 01274 491175 and once you have obtained a unique returns number (URN#) and approval, return it along with the goods for return.
PLEASE NOTE – We strongly recommend for security purposes when sending items back you use a ‘signed for’ delivery service, such as Royal Mail Recorded or Special Delivery and ensure the package is adequately insured. We are not liable for any packages lost in the post and do not accept responsibility for any item(s) until a member of our staff has signed for the package. Goods need to be returned in adequate packaging to avoid damage in transit.
Credit will only be issued for returned stock received in a re-saleable condition.
You can telephone our customer services team on 01274 736319 to place an order, Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.30pm. (BST)
Alternatively, email us on sales@mahrsurgical.co.uk or you can fax us on 01274 491585,
