Barbara Micro Hook 90

Clinical Application

This 90-degree micro hook is designed for precise engagement and retraction of fine tissues in confined operative fields. Typical uses include controlled elevation or traction of delicate membranes, fascial planes, or suture threads during ophthalmic, otolaryngology (ENT), plastic/reconstructive, and other microsurgical procedures where magnification and exact tip placement are required. The angled tip facilitates side-on access in narrow corridors and minimizes instrument intrusion into the primary visual axis.

Design & Configuration

The 90-degree bend in the working end delivers a lateral approach to tissue, allowing the surgeon to hook under or around structures without repositioning the hand or instrument repeatedly. The fine single-point hook concentrates contact on a very small area for controlled purchase and maneuvering; this geometry supports precise microdissection and suture retrieval while limiting the surface area in contact with tissue. The slim profile is intended to reduce visual obstruction at the operative site and to integrate easily with standard microsurgical instrument sets.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Micro hook (surgical hook)
• Pattern / model: Barbara Micro Hook 90
• Configuration: 90-degree angled, fine single-point hook
• Tip / jaw pattern: Fine-point single hook for micro dissection and retraction
• Typical surgical use: Delicate tissue retraction, microdissection, and suture manipulation in ophthalmic, ENT, plastic, and other microsurgical procedures
• Material / construction: Stainless steel, reusable

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel and finished for precision tip geometry and corrosion resistance. The fine-point working end is ground and polished to preserve sharpness and minimize tissue drag. Designed for repeated use and compatible with standard sterilization workflows for reusable surgical instruments.

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