Footplate Instrument as Heermann Fig.6, 7cm

Clinical Application

This footplate instrument provides a flat, shielded working surface that is used to elevate and protect underlying tissue planes during delicate dissections, excisions, and suture placement. The short 7 cm overall length facilitates fine manual control in confined operative fields and is well-suited for procedures where a controlled, atraumatic interface is needed between instruments and underlying structures.

Design & Configuration

The footplate geometry creates a broad, low-profile barrier that distributes contact pressure across tissue and reduces the risk of inadvertent penetration when performing blunt dissection or placing sutures adjacent to vulnerable structures. The compact length allows the operator to maintain tactile feedback and close visual control, which is particularly useful in tight cavities or shallow operative sites. The Heermann Fig.6 configuration indicates a standardized pattern of proportions useful for reproducible performance across cases.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Footplate instrument
• Pattern / model: Heermann Fig.6
• Configuration: Footplate (flat shield) working end with ergonomic handle
• Length: 7 cm
• Typical surgical use: Atraumatic elevation, protection, and blunt dissection of delicate soft tissues in confined fields
• Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and repeated sterilization. The instrument is precision-formed to provide a stable footplate surface and consistent handling characteristics across repeated 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