Footplate Instrument as Heermann Fig.4, 7cm

Clinical Application

This footplate instrument is designed to provide a low‑profile, broad contact surface for safe elevation, separation and protection of delicate tissues during precision procedures. Its short 7 cm length and footplate tip make it useful where fine control and minimal intrusion into a narrow operative field are required — for example when gently lifting mucosal layers, protecting underlying structures during dissection, or supporting tissue while placing grafts or sutures.

Design & Configuration

The Heermann Fig.4 footplate configuration offers a flat, smooth working surface that distributes pressure across a wider area than a pointed instrument, reducing focal tissue trauma. The compact 7 cm shaft provides close tactile feedback and maneuverability in constrained spaces. The footplate profile is shaped to slip beneath tissue planes and create a stable platform for dissection or retraction while maintaining visual access to the operative site.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Footplate instrument
• Pattern / model: Heermann Fig.4
• Configuration: Footplate blade with short shaft
• Length: 7 cm
• Tip pattern: Footplate tip
• Typical use: Elevation, retraction and protection of delicate tissue in confined operative fields
• Material / construction: Stainless steel, reusable

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical‑grade stainless steel for durability and corrosion resistance. The footplate is finished smooth and burr‑free to minimize tissue catch and facilitate atraumatic handling. Designed for reusable use and compatible with standard sterilization processes.

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