Clinical Application
Designed to provide focused retraction and secure tissue engagement in confined surgical sites, this hook blade is used to expose margins and maintain visualization during procedures in ENT, head & neck, plastic, and oral/maxillofacial surgery. The hook geometry allows the surgeon to obtain point-specific traction on soft tissue edges or fascial planes, reducing the need for repeated manual retraction and improving access in small cavities.
Design & Configuration
The narrow 13 mm hook concentrates retraction force into a small contact area to provide precise control without a wide, obstructing profile. The hooked tip is intended to engage tissue edges or loops reliably while minimizing slippage. The blade is designed as an interchangeable accessory for Turner Warwick retractor systems, allowing quick attachment and removal during case setup and enabling multiple blade patterns to be used on a single frame for staged exposure needs.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Blade for Turner Warwick retractor
- Pattern / model: Turner Warwick
- Configuration: Interchangeable hook blade
- Size: 13 mm blade width
- Tip pattern: Hook tip for point retraction
- Typical use: Focal soft-tissue retraction in confined fields (ENT, head & neck, plastic, oral/maxillofacial)
- Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
- Reusable: Yes; compatible with standard sterilization protocols
Material & Construction
Made from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and long-term durability. The blade is formed and finished to provide a smooth tissue-contact surface that is easy to clean and inspect between cases. Constructed for repeated use and compatible with standard hospital sterilization processes.
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