Clinical Application
This angled Heaney retractor is designed for controlled retraction of soft tissue in gynecologic and pelvic procedures. Its blade dimensions and length provide moderate depth reach and a broad contact surface to expose the operative field during hysterectomy, vaginal surgery, and other pelvic interventions where lateral or deep soft-tissue retraction is required. The geometry helps maintain visualization of uterine and vaginal cuff margins while minimizing repeated instrument adjustments.
Design & Configuration
The Heaney pattern features an angled blade that positions the handle away from the surgical site to reduce crowding of instruments and improve access in the confined pelvic cavity. The blade footprint distributes retraction forces across a wider area to reduce point pressure on tissue. At 27 cm overall length, the instrument provides reach for deeper exposure without excessive handle length that can impede ergonomics at the bedside.
Instrument Specifications
- Pattern: Heaney (angled blade)
- Blade dimensions: 82x28 mm
- Overall length: 27 cm
- Intended use: Gynecologic and pelvic soft-tissue retraction
- Construction: Surgical stainless steel, reusable
Material & Construction
Constructed in surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and repeated sterilization cycles. The single-piece blade-to-shank geometry offers a smooth profile for atraumatic retraction and straightforward cleaning and inspection. Reusable construction supports instrument reprocessing workflows typical in hospital and ambulatory surgical center 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