Clinical Application
This compact, handheld retractor is designed to provide focused soft-tissue retraction and exposure in confined operative fields. The sharp two-prong tip delivers secure purchase on fascia, subcutaneous tissue, or small muscle bellies, making it useful for procedures in hand and wrist surgery, minor orthopedic exposures, plastic/reconstructive cases, podiatry, and general surgery where precise tissue control is required. The 23 cm length provides additional reach for slightly deeper wounds while remaining manageable for single-person retraction.
Design & Configuration
The two sharp prongs form a rake-style tip that bites into tissue for stable holding without continuous grip pressure from the operator. The slender shank offers visibility into the wound and access to narrow corridors; the longer 23 cm shaft permits safer retraction in deeper pockets compared with shorter Volkmann sizes. As a handheld instrument, it gives the surgeon or assistant fine tactile feedback and allows rapid repositioning during dissection and closure.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Volkmann retractor (handheld)
- Pattern / model: 2-prong sharp
- Configuration: Rake-style tip with two sharp prongs
- Length: 23 cm
- Typical use: Superficial and modest-depth soft-tissue retraction in a range of specialties
- Material: Medical-grade stainless steel
- Reusable: Yes
Material & Construction
Constructed from medical-grade stainless steel and finished for clinical durability. Designed for repeated use and compatible with standard hospital decontamination and 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