Nager Pillar/soft palate Retractor 13.5mm, 24cm

Clinical Application

Provides focused retraction of the tonsillar pillars and soft palate to improve visualization and access to the posterior oropharynx. Commonly used during tonsillectomy, palatoplasty, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), and diagnostic or operative exposure of the lateral pharyngeal walls. The narrow blade profile facilitates targeted retraction while minimizing obstruction of the surgical field, allowing the surgeon or assistant to maintain consistent exposure for dissection, suturing, and tissue removal.

Design & Configuration

The instrument's single-blade hand-held configuration delivers direct, controllable retraction. A 13.5 mm blade width provides a low-profile contact surface suitable for working in the confined posterior oropharynx, while the 24 cm overall length gives sufficient reach for adult patients and improved leverage from outside the oral cavity. The blade geometry balances focal retraction with a reduced footprint in the operative line of sight to facilitate instrumentation and suctioning.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Pillar / soft palate retractor
• Pattern / model: Nager
• Configuration: Hand-held single-blade
• Overall length: 24 cm
• Blade width: 13.5 mm (pillar / soft palate)
• Primary use: Retraction and exposure in otolaryngology procedures (tonsillectomy, palatal surgery)
• Construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel; reusable

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability. Engineered and finished to withstand repeated clinical use and reprocessing cycles; designed for routine surgical instrument cleaning and sterilization.

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