Footplate Instrument as Heermann Fig.5, 7cm

Clinical Application

This compact footplate is used to elevate, support and protect tissue planes during dissection and retraction. The broad, flat contact surface distributes pressure to minimize focal trauma while creating a controlled plane between tissue layers. It is useful in procedures that require precise, atraumatic elevation and protection of delicate structures within limited working spaces.

Design & Configuration

The footplate geometry provides a wide, flat interface that reduces point pressure compared with sharp or toothed tips, enabling gentle separation and retraction of tissue. The 7 cm overall length gives the operator close control and precise fingertip manipulation in confined fields where longer instruments reduce tactile feedback. The Heermann Fig.5 pattern denotes a compact, purpose-built profile optimized for controlled blunt elevation and protection.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Footplate instrument for blunt elevation and retraction
• Pattern / model: Heermann Fig.5
• Configuration: Footplate tip providing broad-contact surface
• Length / size: 7 cm
• Typical surgical use: Atraumatic tissue elevation, retraction and protection in confined operative fields
• Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel; reusable

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel with a smooth, atraumatic footplate surface to minimize tissue catching or tearing. Designed for repeated use and compatible with standard central sterile processing methods.

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