Larkin Footplate Hand Instrument Fig.2

Clinical Application

Designed to provide a stable, low-profile platform for controlled elevation, support, and retraction of soft tissue. The footplate distributes pressure across a broad surface to reduce point loading on delicate tissues, making the instrument useful for precise soft-tissue manipulation and micro-dissection where preservation of underlying structures is important. Its form supports tasks such as mucosal flap elevation, localized tissue stabilization for suturing or excision, and temporary protection of underlying anatomy during instrumentation.

Design & Configuration

The instrument combines a balanced handpiece with a distal footplate that presents a smooth, low-profile contact surface. This geometry reduces tissue impingement and improves visualization in confined fields. An ergonomic handle length and profile allow controlled one-handed positioning and fine adjustments, while the footplate shape spreads force evenly to minimize trauma. The Fig.2 variant denotes a specific footplate geometry optimized for close-access applications where minimal bulk at the working end is required.

Instrument Specifications

• Type: Hand-held footplate instrument
• Model: Larkin Footplate Fig.2
• Configuration: Rigid handpiece with distal low-profile footplate
• Typical use: Soft-tissue retraction, elevation, and stabilization in small-field procedures
• Construction: Surgical stainless steel, reusable

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and repeated sterilization. The smooth footplate surface is engineered to minimize tissue adherence and ease cleaning. The instrument is designed for repeated use and routine high-level disinfection or sterilization per facility protocols.

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