Bishop Cheek and Lip Retractor D/E 22mm, 13cm

Clinical Application

This double-ended cheek and lip retractor is intended to provide controlled retraction of buccal and labial soft tissue during intraoral and perioral procedures. Common uses include exposure for dental extractions and restorations, intraoral laceration repair, minor maxillofacial and ENT procedures, cleft repairs, and intraoperative visualization during skin or mucosal closure. The instrument helps maintain a clear working field, improves access for suturing and instrumentation, and can reduce the need for frequent instrument exchange or additional retractors.

Design & Configuration

The Bishop pattern features two working ends (D/E) to offer quick alternation between retraction geometries without changing instruments. At 13 cm overall length with 22 mm working width, the geometry balances intraoral reach with ergonomic control for fine manipulation in confined spaces. Broad retraction surfaces distribute pressure across the soft tissue to improve visualization while minimizing focal compression. The double-ended layout supports procedural efficiency by allowing the operator to select the most appropriate end for cheek versus lip retraction during different stages of the case.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Cheek and lip retractor
• Pattern / model: Bishop
• Configuration: Double-ended (D/E)
• Length or size: 13 cm; 22 mm
• Tip / jaw pattern: Cheek and lip retraction blades
• Typical surgical use: Oral, maxillofacial, ENT and dental soft-tissue retraction
• Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Fabricated from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and repeated reprocessing. The instrument is designed for reusable clinical use and is compatible with standard cleaning and sterilization workflows common to reusable stainless 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