Clinical Application
This deep curved retractor is intended to provide controlled exposure of deep, narrow operative corridors where a modestly sized blade footprint and extended reach are required. The 35 x 40 mm blade dimension offers a broad contact area to support and hold soft tissue or narrow muscle bellies while the 24 cm length permits access to deeper anatomical sites. Typical applications include otolaryngology and oral/maxillofacial procedures, as well as select neurosurgical and posterior spinal approaches where curvature improves visualization around anatomic structures.
Design & Configuration
The deep, curved geometry directs the blade around anatomic contours, allowing retraction without excessive reorientation of the shaft. The blade footprint (35 x 40 mm) spreads force over a larger surface to reduce focal pressure on tissue and helps maintain a stable working corridor. The 24 cm overall length provides additional reach in deep cavities while preserving control for handheld use by an assistant or surgeon.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Retractor
- Pattern / model: Fritsch
- Configuration: deep, curved
- Blade size: 35 x 40 mm
- Length: 24 cm
- Typical surgical use: deep soft-tissue retraction in confined operative fields
- Material / construction: surgical-grade stainless steel
- Reusable: yes
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel suitable for repeated sterilization and routine OR handling. The blade geometry and edge profile are manufactured to provide stable tissue support while minimizing concentrated pressure at the contact surface.
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