Clinical Application
This replacement blade is intended for use with a Kirschner oval retractor to provide atraumatic soft-tissue retraction and create a controlled oval exposure at the incision site. It is used when a broad, low‑profile retraction surface is required to hold skin, subcutaneous tissue, or fascia away from the operative field, restoring full functionality to the retractor frame during general and specialty procedures that require small-to-medium exposure.
Design & Configuration
The oval geometry offers a broad contact surface that distributes retraction forces over a larger area, reducing point pressure and tissue trauma compared with narrow or pointed blades. The blade-only configuration allows quick replacement in sterile field or instrument room without replacing the entire retractor, minimizing downtime and maintaining operative efficiency. The 98 x 50 mm profile balances exposure area with a low-profile edge to fit within limited incision sites.
Instrument Specifications
- Replacement component type: blade only for Kirschner oval retractor
- Shape: oval retraction surface
- Size: 98 x 50 mm
- Intended use: soft-tissue retraction and exposure
- Reusable construction
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and repeated sterilization. Precision-formed blade geometry provides uniform edge and surface contours to ensure consistent, atraumatic retraction over multiple cycles of use. Reusable design is suitable for standard hospital sterilization workflows.
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