Clinical Application
Designed for precise soft-tissue retraction in confined operative fields, this Lahey-style retractor is commonly used during thyroid and parathyroid surgery, cervical and other head-and-neck procedures, and any open case requiring a narrow, controlled blade for exposure. The narrow 6 mm blade footprint helps isolate small tissue planes and glandular tissue without broad compression of surrounding structures.
Design & Configuration
The instrument's slender rectangular blade (28 x 6 mm) provides a low-profile contact surface that fits into tight spaces and along narrow anatomical corridors. A 19 cm overall length gives the surgeon adequate reach and control while maintaining tactile feedback. The flat, single-blade configuration allows direct manual retraction and precise tissue manipulation where fine exposure is essential.
Instrument Specifications
- Blade dimensions: 28 x 6 mm (rectangular flat blade)
- Overall length: 19 cm
- Configuration: single straight hand-held blade for focused retraction
- Intended use: fine soft-tissue retraction in head & neck and small-field open procedures
- Construction: stainless steel, reusable
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel and finished for durable, repeatable use. The instrument is designed for repeated decontamination and standard sterilization processes common in hospital and ambulatory surgery center environments.
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