Clinical Application
Provides controlled retraction of the meniscus and adjacent capsular tissue during knee procedures such as meniscal repair, meniscectomy, or limited open approaches. The right-angled orientation facilitates visualization and access to the posterior and peripheral meniscal zones while minimizing interference with the working field.
Design & Configuration
The right-angled shaft positions the meniscal blade parallel to the joint surface, allowing the surgeon to retract radially oriented meniscal tissue without excessive leverage on the capsule. The 52x13 mm meniscus-shaped blade distributes pressure across the meniscal rim to reduce focal trauma during exposure. At 14.5 cm overall length, the instrument balances reach into the joint recess with tactile control at the handle to aid precise tissue manipulation in confined knee exposures.
Instrument Specifications
- Pattern / model: Smillie
- Configuration: right angled
- Blade dimensions: 52x13 mm (meniscus-shaped)
- Overall length: 14.5 cm
- Typical use: meniscal retraction/exposure in knee surgery
- Reusable construction
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and repeated sterilization. Designed for reusable clinical use with a smooth profile to facilitate cleaning and handling.
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