Barbara Micro hook 45

Clinical Application

A 45-degree micro hook designed for precise engagement, retraction and gentle mobilization of delicate tissues and small vascular structures. The 45° offset places the working tip out of direct line with the shaft, improving access in narrow corridors and allowing controlled lift or teasing of tissue beneath magnification. Common applications include ENT anterior skull base work, lacrimal and orbital procedures, ophthalmic anterior segment maneuvers, fine plastic‑reconstructive dissections and select microsurgical or neurosurgical tasks where minimal tip profile and tactile feedback are required.

Design & Configuration

The angled geometry positions the tip for an unobstructed view while the micro hook profile concentrates contact force at a single atraumatic point, enabling precise manipulation without broad compression. The 45° orientation helps maintain a neutral wrist posture for the operator when working through small openings or under microscope optics, and facilitates approaching structures from below or around curved anatomy. The fine hook tip is intended to snag or elevate tissue or to provide a secure hold on small vessels or membranes during dissection and ligation.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Micro hook
• Pattern / model: Barbara Micro hook 45
• Configuration: 45-degree angled hook
• Tip / jaw pattern: Fine micro hook tip for atraumatic manipulation
• Typical surgical use: Microsurgical retraction and delicate tissue manipulation
• Material / construction: Surgical‑grade stainless steel; reusable

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical‑grade stainless steel with a precision-ground tip to maintain a fine profile and consistent tactile feedback. The instrument is designed for repeated reprocessing and sterilization; stainless construction provides corrosion resistance and long service life when maintained according to facility sterilization protocols.

Quality & Compliance

Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.

Brand Comparison

Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.

Availability & Returns

• In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
• Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
• Returns: 30-day return policy