Smillie Meniscus Retractor angled 48x19mm, 14.5cm

Clinical Application

Designed for controlled retraction of meniscal tissue and adjacent synovium during knee procedures such as open meniscal repair, partial meniscectomy, and arthrotomy-assisted exposure. The instrument provides a stable working window to improve visualization of the joint line and posterior horn without excessive pressure on delicate cartilage or soft tissue.

Design & Configuration

The angled shaft positions the blade away from the surgeon's hands and instruments, improving line-of-sight into the medial or lateral joint recesses. The broad, low-profile 48 x 19 mm blade distributes retraction force over a wider surface to reduce focal tissue compression, while the 14.5 cm length offers sufficient reach for intra-articular and periarticular work without obstructing the field.

Instrument Specifications

• Pattern: Smillie meniscus retractor
• Configuration: Angled blade
• Blade size: 48 x 19 mm
• Overall length: 14.5 cm
• Intended use: Meniscal and soft-tissue retraction in knee surgery
• Reusable construction

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel to resist corrosion and withstand repeated sterilization cycles. Precision-formed blade geometry provides consistent, reliable retraction performance for reusable instrument sets.

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