Mathieu Needle Holder - 17 cm, Inside Lock, Wide Tip (2.8 mm, Wider Design) | Helmut Zepf No. 41.264.17KFO
The Mathieu Needle Holder from Helmut Zepf in the full 17 cm length with 2.8 mm wider jaw combines maximum hand clearance with a broad, secure grip surface — the classic configuration for high-volume elastomeric and wire ligature work across the full arch.
Key Features
- Length: 17 cm — full-size handle clearance for extended tying sessions
- Tip width 2.8 mm, wider design for elastomerics and heavier ligature wire
- Inner lock (inside ratchet) protects the mechanism from snagging
- Cross-serrated jaws with spring-action ratchet release
- Made in Germany — manufactured by Helmut Zepf Medizintechnik GmbH in Seitingen-Oberflacht to rigorous quality standards and craftsmanship since 1921
Pair by preference: the matching slim 2.0 mm tip is available in 17 cm (No. 41.262.17KFO), and both jaw widths come in compact 14 cm lengths.
See the complete Ligature Instruments range; worn ratchets and jaws can be restored through our factory-certified sharpening & repair service.
1-Year Warranty
This Helmut Zepf instrument is covered by a 1-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship from the date of delivery.
60-Day Returns — Any Reason, Even If Used
Put this instrument to work in your practice. If it is not right for you, return it within 60 days of delivery for a full refund — for any reason, even if it has been used.
FAQ
What is the Mathieu Needle Holder used for?
It is primarily used in orthodontics for tying ligature wires and placing elastomeric ligatures with a controlled spring-ratchet grip-and-release action.
Which length should I choose?
The 17 cm model provides greater handle clearance and leverage for extended sessions; the 14 cm models favor compact intraoral control and smaller hands.
Is this instrument made in Germany?
Yes, Helmut Zepf instruments, including this model, are manufactured in Germany to high quality standards.
Compare With
| Manufacturer | Reference |
|---|---|
| Hu-Friedy | 678-331 (Wide Tip); carbide inserts: 678-332 Perma Sharp™ |
| American Orthodontics | 678-331A (carbide: 678-332A; standard tip: NHMA) |
| 3M Unitek | 500-083 (Mathieu Needle Holder) |
| Ormco | ETM 801-0064 (Mathieu style; notch tip: 801-0006) |
| Dentaurum | Needle Holder acc. to Mathieu, Medium 000-030-00 |
For full technical specifications, download the Detailed Brochure of the ZEPF Ortho Master Line.
Manufacturer literature: ZEPF Ortho Master Catalog (K/25 Ortho E) (PDF) — more in our Orthodontic Instrument Library.
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Mathieu Needle Holder - 17 cm, Inside Lock, Wide Tip (2.8 mm, Wider...
