This is ideal for suturing, because you can grasp the needle for stitching and use the integrated scissors for trimming the ends without reaching for a different surgical instrument. Streamline your suturing process and save time. Simultaneously, you can reduce the risk of dropping needles. Designed but the American surgeon Dr. George Olsen and gynecologist Dr. Douglas Hegar, the Olsen-Hegar needle holders are often used in orthopedics, plastic surgery, and any application requiring surturing. Life science researchers doing in vivo animal studies like implanting electrodes would also find this instrument useful. Researchers working with microinjection or microfluidics would also benefit from the dual use of this needle holder/scissors combination.The Olsen-Hegar Needle Holders with Suture Scissors are ring handled and have a locking mechanism. The lock is important when the surgical tool is not in use. Clamping the jaws tightly closed minimizes the chances of injury and contamination. Keeping the instrument securely closed also helps to reduce wear and tear on the instrument and keeps the tips properly aligned. These Olsen-Hegar needle holders are 12-16.5 cm (5.5-6.5 inches) long with a straight, serrated jaws. They all have tungsten carbide inserts, which are more durable and improve the life of the needle holders. They are manufactured from surgical grade stainless steel or premium German steel, both of which are suitable for sterilization by autoclave or chemical sterilant. Always clean your surgical instruments promptly after use. That will keep them performing well.