Clinical Application
This replacement blade is designed to mount to Kirschner and Franz style retractors to provide broad, low-profile retraction for soft tissue and wound edge exposure. Its 78x65 mm footprint makes it suitable for small-to-moderate incisions encountered in general surgery, orthopedics, hand and plastic procedures, and other operative fields where controlled, atraumatic retraction is required. The blade offers a stable working corridor to facilitate visualization, instrumentation and suction during dissection, implant placement or wound closure.
Design & Configuration
The blade's rectangular footprint delivers a balance of surface area and low profile to distribute retraction force evenly while minimizing tissue compression. As a dedicated replacement insert, it is configured to index into Kirschner and Franz retractor frames for secure attachment and repeatable positioning. The flat, smooth contact surface helps reduce tissue slippage and allows unobstructed access for instruments along the wound edge.
Instrument Specifications
- Replacement blade compatible with Kirschner and Franz retractors
- Blade dimensions: 78x65 mm
- Designed for soft-tissue retraction in small-to-moderate incisions
- Surgical-grade stainless steel construction
- Reusable, designed for routine reprocessing
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel with precision-finished surfaces to minimize tissue trauma and facilitate cleaning. The robust construction supports repeated use and routine sterilization typical of reusable operative instrumentation.
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