Tungsten Carbide (TC) Surgical Instruments

Tungsten carbide (TC) inserted jaws are a standard upgrade for needle holders, forceps and scissors used in high-frequency suturing: the tungsten carbide insert holds a sharper edge for longer and resists wear from repeated autoclave sterilization better than plain stainless steel. This range is chosen by surgeons and institutional buyers who are standardizing on longer-life instruments for busy theatres and departments.

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Looking for standard stainless steel instead? Browse Needle Holders.

Tungsten carbide inserts are also widely used on orthodontic wire-bending pliers and cutters — see our Orthodontic Instruments range and our Orthodontic Instruments buyer's guide for TC-tipped plier patterns and selection guidance.