Murphy Skid Retractor for dislocating F.head 335mm

Clinical Application

This instrument is intended to assist controlled dislocation and manipulation of the femoral head during hip procedures. It is used to engage the femoral head or rim and apply levered displacement for exposure, reduction, or extraction maneuvers commonly encountered in hip arthroplasty, hemiarthroplasty, open reduction of dislocations, and related orthopedic interventions. The design supports single-operator control or use by an assistant to achieve predictable, atraumatic engagement of the femoral head.

Design & Configuration

The skid-style blade distributes levering forces across a broader surface area of bone and soft tissue compared with pointed hooks, reducing the risk of focal bone damage. A rigid shaft provides the reach required for deep exposure around the acetabular region, while the skid tip is shaped to cradle and translate the femoral head in a controlled arc. The 335 mm overall length offers extended reach for intraoperative access without excessive shaft flex, facilitating controlled manipulation in standard adult hip anatomy.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument: Murphy skid retractor for femoral head dislocation
• Length: 335 mm overall
• Tip pattern: Murphy skid tip designed to engage the femoral head/rim
• Configuration: skid-style blade with rigid shaft for levering action
• Typical use: hip arthroplasty, open reduction of dislocation, femoral head manipulation
• Reusable, surgical-grade construction

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel and finished for durability and repeated sterilization. The durable, reusable construction is intended for standard OR cleaning, decontamination, and 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