Meyerding Skin Hook Retractor D/E 16cm

Clinical Application

Designed to provide precise, low‑trauma traction on skin edges and thin soft tissue, this instrument is useful for dermatologic excisions, plastic and reconstructive procedures, minor general surgery, and procedures requiring delicate exposure for suturing or dissection. The fine hook tips permit controlled counter‑traction and retraction of fragile tissue where forceps or larger retractors would cause crush injury.

Design & Configuration

The double‑ended D/E configuration offers two working tips on a single instrument, allowing the operator to reverse ends for convenience or switch between hook orientations without changing instruments. The slim profile and fine hook geometry deliver focused traction through a minimal contact area, improving visualization of wound edges while minimizing tissue distortion. The 16 cm shaft provides extended reach for deeper cavities or when working across a wider field.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Skin hook retractor
• Pattern / model: Meyerding
• Configuration: Double-ended (D/E)
• Length: 16 cm
• Tip pattern: Fine skin hook tips
• Typical use: Retraction of skin margins and delicate soft tissue
• Construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel, reusable

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical‑grade stainless steel to resist corrosion and withstand repeated sterilization cycles. The single‑piece hook tips and shaft are engineered for reliable edge integrity and minimal flex under normal working loads. Intended for reprocessing and reuse in accordance with facility sterilization protocols.

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