Clinical Application
This low-profile footplate is intended for tasks that require a broad, non‑penetrating surface to elevate, support, or gently lever tissues and small bony elements in confined surgical fields. It is well suited to microsurgical applications where precise control and minimal footprint are essential—for example, delicate elevating or undermining maneuvers, protecting underlying structures while mobilizing tissue, and intraoperative assessment or seating of small implants or prosthetic components.
Design & Configuration
The footplate geometry provides a flat, broad contact area that distributes force over a wider surface than a pointed tip, reducing the risk of inadvertent penetration or focal pressure. The compact 7 cm overall length shortens the lever arm to improve tactile feedback and fine motor control in tight operative corridors. The low-profile working face facilitates sliding and controlled elevation along tissue or bone surfaces with minimal obstruction of the surgical view.
Instrument Specifications
- Pattern / model: Heermann Fig.7
- Overall length: 7 cm
- Working end: Footplate (broad, low-profile contact surface)
- Primary use: Delicate elevation, controlled support and levering in confined/microsurgical fields
- Reusable surgical instrument
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical‑grade stainless steel and supplied as a reusable instrument. The working surface is shaped for smooth tissue contact and controlled manipulation while maintaining the durability required for repeated cleaning and sterilization cycles.
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