Franz Retractor w/8.blades complete

Clinical Application

This Franz-style retractor set is intended to provide controlled superficial soft-tissue retraction and exposure in procedures where fine, adjustable retraction is required. The set is commonly used in ENT, plastic and reconstructive surgery, oral and maxillofacial procedures, dermatologic excisions and other minor and major cases that require staged or variable retraction of skin, subcutaneous tissue and small flaps. Interchangeable blades allow the surgeon to match blade width and tip profile to the wound or operative field, improving visualization during dissection, hemostasis and closure.

Design & Configuration

The kit pairs a single handle with eight interchangeable blades to cover a range of wound sizes and tissue types. Multiple blade profiles and widths permit precise placement and distribution of retraction force, reducing focal pressure on delicate tissues. The handle accepts and secures blades to provide a stable, tactile retractor that can be repositioned quickly without exchanging the entire instrument. This modular approach reduces instrument count on the mayo tray while providing flexibility for intraoperative adjustments.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Handheld retractor set
• Pattern / model: Franz retractor
• Configuration: Handle plus 8 interchangeable blades (complete set)
• Tip / jaw pattern: Assorted blade profiles for variable soft-tissue retraction
• Typical surgical use: Superficial soft-tissue retraction in ENT, plastic/reconstructive, oral/maxillofacial, dermatologic and general surgery
• Material / construction: Stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Constructed from stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability under routine hospital reprocessing. The interchangeable blade design is intended to withstand repeated assembly, use and sterilization. The set is compatible with standard reprocessing workflows used for reusable stainless steel 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