Clinical Application
This retractor is intended for controlled exposure of small wounds and working fields, particularly in digital and hand procedures. The toothed tip provides secure purchase on skin and subcutaneous tissue to maintain exposure of tendon, nail bed, bone edges or small soft-tissue flaps without frequent repositioning. Typical uses include hand and finger trauma repair, tendon work, nailbed procedures, small soft-tissue dissections and selected plastic or reconstructive cases where precise, localized retraction is required.
Design & Configuration
The Meyerding finger retractor features a narrow blade terminating in a defined 7 x 4 mm tooth that concentrates holding force for reliable grip on slippery or mobile tissue. The 18 cm overall length gives adequate reach from the handle to the operative field while preserving fine tip control, allowing the assistant or surgeon to optimize exposure without encroaching on the surgical site. The single-tooth design trades atraumatic broad contact for positive tissue purchase, reducing slippage during delicate manipulations.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Finger retractor (Meyerding pattern)
- Tip: Single tooth, 7 x 4 mm
- Overall length: 18 cm
- Intended use: Small-field soft-tissue and digital retraction
- Construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel; reusable
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel to withstand repeated cleaning and sterilization cycles. The integral one-piece or precision-forged profile provides tactile feedback and rigidity required for controlled traction during fine procedures.
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