Clinical Application
This H-blade handheld retractor is designed to provide broad, atraumatic retraction of soft tissue during open surgical procedures. The wide flat blade distributes pressure across a larger surface area, helping preserve wound edges while improving visualization and access to the operative field. It is commonly used for retraction of subcutaneous tissue, fascia, and muscle in general, orthopedic, gynecologic and urologic cases where controlled, manual retraction is required.
Design & Configuration
The H-style blade geometry offers a broad contact surface that reduces focal pressure and tissue pinching compared with narrow or toothed retractors. At 27 cm overall length the shank provides reach into moderate-depth cavities while remaining maneuverable for an assistant or primary surgeon. The flat blade profile helps maintain a consistent plane of exposure and facilitates gentle sweeping or lifting motions to improve visualization without aggressive traction.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Handheld retractor
- Pattern / model: Polloson H-blade
- Configuration: H-style flat blade with straight shaft for manual use
- Length: 27 cm
- Tip / jaw pattern: Broad flat H-blade for atraumatic retraction
- Typical surgical use: Soft-tissue exposure in open procedures
- Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel, reusable
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel to resist corrosion and withstand repeated sterilization cycles. The blade is manufactured to provide a smooth, rounded working edge that minimizes tissue trauma during retraction. Reusable construction supports high-volume clinical settings and routine autoclave 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