Cottle Wound Retractor 16cm

Clinical Application

This hand-held Cottle wound retractor is designed to provide controlled retraction of skin, subcutaneous tissue, and shallow fascial planes in small-to-medium incisions. It is commonly used in otolaryngology, dermatologic and plastic surgery, oral/maxillofacial procedures, and minor general surgical cases where precise, low-profile retraction of wound edges is required. The 16 cm length provides reach for slightly deeper superficial pockets while remaining suitable for confined operative fields.

Design & Configuration

The single-ended, non-locking design offers direct manual control for intermittent or dynamic retraction during dissection and closure. A flat blade distributes pressure across the wound edge to reduce focal tissue compression and permit atraumatic exposure of the operative field. The length balances access and maneuverability—long enough to reach deeper superficial planes without introducing unnecessary bulk in tight spaces.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Wound retractor (hand-held)
• Pattern / model: Cottle
• Configuration: Single-ended, non-locking
• Length: 16 cm
• Blade style: Flat blade for soft-tissue and wound-edge retraction
• Typical use: Superficial soft-tissue retraction in ENT, dermatologic, plastic, oral/maxillofacial and minor general surgery
• Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable and suitable for standard sterilization processes

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel to resist corrosion and withstand repeated sterilization cycles. The flat blade geometry provides a broad contact surface intended to minimize tissue trauma while maintaining reliable rigidity for exposure. Designed for reusable clinical use.

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