Barbara Micro hook 90

Clinical Application

A compact 90-degree micro hook designed for precise manipulation of delicate tissue planes. Commonly used for fine dissection, gentle retraction, elevating membranes, and hooking small structures during ophthalmic, otolaryngology, plastic/reconstructive, and microsurgical procedures. The right-angle tip facilitates controlled directional force without obscuring the operative field, enabling surgeons to expose and define tissue layers with minimal collateral trauma.

Design & Configuration

The distal 90-degree bend places the working tip perpendicular to the instrument shaft, improving access to recesses and confined operative corridors. A fine, narrowly tapered hook tip permits sharp point engagement or atraumatic lifting of tissue depending on technique. The geometry reduces instrument crowding at the wound edge and allows the surgeon to apply precise leverage while maintaining a favorable line of sight under magnification.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Micro hook
• Pattern / model: Barbara Micro hook 90
• Configuration: 90-degree angled distal hook
• Tip pattern: Fine micro hook tip for delicate tissue engagement
• Typical use: Microsurgical dissection, retraction, and plane identification
• Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable construction

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability, corrosion resistance, and compatibility with standard sterilization processes. Engineered for repeated clinical use with polished working surfaces to minimize tissue adherence and facilitate cleaning. Reusable construction supports cost-effective instrument sets for high-volume microsurgical environments.

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