Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC) RMA-AMT Module 3 Practice Test

Holding heavier suturing needles requires a tool with a very secure, sturdy grip and a way to lock the needle in place. The Mayo-Hegar Needle Holder is built for this job: its robust jaws can clamp onto large needles firmly, and the box-lock (ratchet) mechanism lets you lock the jaws so you can tie knots without the needle slipping. This combination is what makes it the best choice for heavy needles in many surgical procedures. Other holders may be lighter or designed for different tasks, and an arthroscope is a scope, not a needle holder.