West Retractor blunt 13cm

Clinical Application

A compact blunt West retractor designed for controlled manual retraction and exposure in confined operative fields. It is suited for small soft-tissue procedures where precise, low-trauma retraction is required — for example, localized dissection, mucosal and subcutaneous retraction, or exposure of shallow operative sites in ambulatory, outpatient and hospital settings. The blunt tip minimizes inadvertent tissue catching while maintaining clear visualization of the surgical field.

Design & Configuration

The blunt, narrow geometry provides a low-profile working surface that facilitates access in tight spaces without sharp edges that can traumatize tissue. At 13 cm overall length, the design balances reach and control for the surgeon or assistant during intraoperative retraction. The handheld configuration allows rapid repositioning and tactile feedback, making it useful for delicate maneuvers and intermittent retraction where a self-retaining device is not required.

Instrument Specifications

• Pattern: West retractor
• Configuration: Handheld, blunt tip
• Length: 13 cm
• Primary use: Small-field soft-tissue retraction and exposure
• Construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel; reusable

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and resistance to corrosion. Smoothly finished surfaces facilitate cleaning and sterilization; compatible with standard steam autoclave reprocessing protocols used for reusable stainless instruments.

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