Clinical Application
This handheld retractor is intended for retraction and sustained exposure of soft tissues in the oral cavity and pharynx. It is commonly used in ENT and head & neck procedures where direct visualization and working space are required—examples include exposure during pharyngotomy, diverticulectomy approaches, tonsillar region access, and other pharyngoesophageal procedures. The serrated blade helps maintain purchase on mucosal or soft tissue surfaces to reduce slippage during tissue manipulation.
Design & Configuration
The instrument's single-blade, handheld configuration provides direct, controlled retraction by an assistant or the operating surgeon. A 35 x 8 mm serrated blade offers a balance of surface area and bite to secure soft tissue without needing multiple instruments. The 25 cm overall length increases reach for deeper oral and pharyngeal exposure while keeping the operator's hand clear of the surgical field, improving ergonomics during confined-field procedures.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Zenker retractor (handheld single-blade)
- Blade dimensions: 35 x 8 mm
- Overall length: 25 cm
- Blade pattern: serrated for improved tissue purchase
- Typical use: oral, pharyngeal and pharyngoesophageal exposure in ENT and head & neck surgery
- Construction: surgical-grade stainless steel; reusable
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and compatibility with repeated cleaning and sterilization cycles. The serrated blade is integral to the blade profile to provide secure retraction of soft tissues. The instrument is reusable and designed for routine decontamination and sterilization in central sterile processing.
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