Clinical Application
Provides controlled retraction of the cheek and lateral oral soft tissues to improve exposure in craniofacial, maxillofacial, oral and reconstructive procedures. The blade dimensions and overall length are optimized for adult anatomy, allowing surgeons to maintain a stable field while performing osteotomies, fracture repairs, orbital and zygomatic access, intraoral dissections and soft-tissue suturing. Serrations on the blade enhance tissue purchase to reduce slippage and minimize the need for frequent repositioning.
Design & Configuration
The retractor's 25 x 38 mm blade offers a broad contact area to distribute retraction forces over the cheek, while the 20.5 cm overall length provides reach into the oral vestibule and midface without crowding the operative field. Serrated blade surfaces increase grip on soft tissue for secure retraction; clinicians should balance grip with atraumatic technique to avoid focal pressure injury. The instrument’s geometry gives good leverage and hand clearance for single-operator or assistant-held retraction during deep exposures.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Cheek retractor
- Pattern / model: Tessier
- Configuration: Serrated, adult
- Length or size: 20.5 cm
- Tip / jaw pattern: 25 x 38 mm blade
- Typical surgical use: Cheek and lateral soft-tissue retraction in craniofacial, maxillofacial and oral surgery
- Material / construction: Stainless steel, reusable
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel with precision-machined serrations on the blade surface to enhance tissue purchase. Designed for repeated use and routine sterilization in standard steam autoclave cycles. The single-piece blade and shank construction provides rigidity and long-term durability under operative loads.
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