Clinical Application
This multi-prong hand-held retractor is intended to provide secure exposure of superficial wounds and soft-tissue planes. The six-prong blade engages skin and subcutaneous tissue to maintain consistent retraction during incision extension, debridement, dissection, and closure. It is commonly employed in general surgery, plastic and reconstructive procedures, orthopedics for superficial exposure, and other procedures requiring broad, stable tissue retraction.
Design & Configuration
The six-prong blade distributes retraction forces across multiple tines to reduce focal pressure while maintaining positive tissue engagement. The 50x60 mm blade footprint provides a broad contact area, and the 25 cm shaft length offers reach into deeper superficial cavities without excessive handle crowding. This geometry helps maintain exposure with controlled hand-held retraction, improving access for visualization and instrumentation.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Retractor
- Pattern / model: Israel Retractor
- Configuration: 6-prong multi-tine blade
- Blade footprint: 50x60 mm
- Overall length: 25 cm
- Typical use: Soft-tissue and wound edge retraction
- Material: Surgical stainless steel
- Reusable: Yes
Material & Construction
Crafted from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability. The single-piece blade-to-shank construction (standard in this pattern) offers rigidity for reliable retraction and is compatible with routine high-temperature sterilization cycles used in hospital and ambulatory surgery center settings.
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