Clinical Application
This 5-prong Israel retractor is designed to provide secure soft-tissue retraction and wound-edge exposure in open surgical procedures. The multiple-prong rake engages tissue to maintain consistent traction during dissection, debridement, suturing and hemostasis. Its size and prong configuration make it suitable for a range of specialties including general surgery (abdominal wall and superficial exposures), gynecology (pelvic access), plastic and reconstructive procedures (flap elevation and wound exposure), and selected orthopedic or ENT soft-tissue applications where a reliable hold on tissue is required.
Design & Configuration
The 5-prong rake delivers a balance between secure tissue engagement and controlled footprint. A 45 x 50 mm blade footprint provides sufficient surface area to distribute retraction forces while the individual prongs reduce slippage and help maintain exposure. A 25 cm overall length gives reach into moderate-depth wounds without excessive shaft bulk, enabling assistants or the surgeon to place and maintain retraction with good visualization of the operative field.
Instrument Specifications
- Pattern: Israel retractor, 5-prong rake
- Blade footprint: 45 x 50 mm
- Overall length: 25 cm
- Primary use: Soft-tissue retraction and wound-edge exposure
- Construction: reusable stainless steel instrument
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability. The monolithic metal construction supports repeated use and standard sterilization processes, including steam autoclave. Smoothly finished surfaces facilitate cleaning and reduce adherence of biological material.
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