Collin Hartmann Wire Retractor 14cm

Clinical Application

A narrow-profile wire retractor intended to provide atraumatic retraction and improved visualization in confined or shallow operative fields. It is commonly used to retract soft tissue and skin flaps, maintain exposure of small wounds and mucosal surfaces, and facilitate instrumentation in procedures where a low-obstruction retractor is required. Typical applications include nasal and sinus work, middle-ear and external ear procedures, oculoplastic approaches, and minor reconstructive or cutaneous surgeries.

Design & Configuration

The slender wire-frame geometry minimizes bulk in the operative field and reduces obstruction of the view compared with broad-bladed retractors. A narrow-profile arm design distributes retraction forces over a small contact area to allow precise tissue control while limiting compression of adjacent structures. The 14 cm overall length provides reach into moderate-depth cavities while retaining tactile feedback for the operator, making it suitable for handheld use during fine dissections and exposure tasks.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Wire retractor
• Pattern / model: Collin Hartmann
• Configuration: Handheld wire-frame retractor
• Length: 14 cm
• Typical surgical use: Retraction of delicate soft tissues in confined fields (ENT, rhinology, oculoplastic, superficial plastic/reconstructive)
• Material / construction: Stainless steel, reusable

Material & Construction

Manufactured from corrosion-resistant surgical-grade stainless steel and finished for repeated cleaning and sterilization. The single-piece wire construction is designed for durable, reusable clinical service while maintaining a smooth finish at tissue contact points to reduce trauma.

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