3M Mathieu Needle Holder, Ligating Instrument

The 3M Mathieu Needle Holder is a precision stainless steel instrument built with fine, serrated tips and a quick-release positive locking mechanism located at the rear of the handles, giving the clinician a secure grip that can be held steady during a procedure and released quickly with a simple squeeze once the task is done.

A free-sliding leaf spring on the inner surface of the handles automatically opens the beaks whenever the lock is released, saving the operator from having to manually pry the jaws apart between uses during a fast-paced adjustment appointment. Although classified as a needle holder, this instrument is specifically noted as very useful for placing 3M AlastiK Force Modules, taking advantage of its fine tips and secure locking action to grip and stretch small elastomeric ties accurately.

Unlike some finer instruments made purely for elastomeric placement, the Mathieu Needle Holder can also be used with metal ligatures, giving it broader versatility across both ligation types used in fixed appliance treatment. This dual capability makes it a practical general purpose ligating instrument for orthodontic and general surgical practices that need one reliable tool for a range of tying and holding tasks chairside.