Footplate Instrument as Heermann Fig.1, 7cm

Clinical Application

This footplate instrument is designed to provide controlled, atraumatic elevation and blunt dissection of soft tissue and fascial planes. The broad, low‑profile footplate is used to cradle and lift tissue without concentrated pressure, making it well suited for delicate procedures where tissue preservation and fine control are essential—examples include ophthalmic anterior segment and eyelid procedures, lacrimal surgery, ENT mucosal work, and other microsurgical maneuvers requiring precise retraction in a confined field. The 7 cm overall length offers a short working reach appropriate for small operative sites and microscope or loupe use.

Design & Configuration

The footplate geometry provides a flat, smooth contact surface that distributes force across a wider area compared with pointed elevators, reducing localized trauma when undermining or elevating tissue. The compact 7 cm length improves maneuverability in tight spaces and gives the operator tactile feedback and control during fine dissections. The simple footplate tip is intended for insertion beneath tissue layers to lift and maintain a plane for subsequent dissection or placement of sutures and implants.

Instrument Specifications

• Pattern / model: Heermann Fig. 1
• Length: 7 cm
• Tip pattern: Footplate distal tip for atraumatic elevation
• Typical use: Tissue elevation, blunt dissection, retraction in delicate surgical fields
• Material: Surgical stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes — autoclavable

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical stainless steel for durable, corrosion‑resistant performance. The instrument is precision‑finished for smooth edges and atraumatic contact surfaces. Constructed for repeated reprocessing and sterilization; suitable for standard steam autoclave cycles when processed according to facility 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