Clinical Application
This instrument provides focal retraction for small to medium operative sites. Its compact 45 x 45 mm blade is suited to controlled exposure of soft tissue in confined fields—commonly used in ENT, maxillofacial, plastic/reconstructive, and cranial procedures where precise, limited retraction is required. The blade geometry allows the surgeon or assistant to maintain a clear line of sight and working corridor without extensive surrounding tissue displacement.
Design & Configuration
The square 45 x 45 mm contact area offers a defined retraction surface that distributes pressure across a predictable footprint, improving stability and reducing the need for frequent repositioning. At 25.5 cm overall length the instrument balances reach and control, making it practical for both superficial and slightly deeper exposures while remaining manageable in tight operative fields. The Middeldorpf pattern is optimized for directed, hand-held retraction rather than broad-field elevation.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Retractor
- Pattern / model: Middeldorpf
- Configuration: Handheld rectangular blade
- Length / size: 25.5 cm overall
- Blade/contact area: 45 x 45 mm
- Typical use: Localized soft-tissue retraction in confined operative fields
- Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
- Reusable: Designed for repeated sterilization and reuse
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel to withstand repeated sterilization cycles and resist corrosion. The instrument is finished to provide a smooth tissue-contact surface appropriate for atraumatic handling during retraction. Designed for durability and long-term clinical use in sterile 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