Clinical Application
Designed for controlled, low-profile retraction during procedures that require careful exposure of superficial or moderate-depth operative fields. Common uses include neurosurgical and cranial soft-tissue work, ENT and plastic surgery dissections, vascular exposure in limited spaces, and general surgical cases where delicate tissue handling and a narrow footprint are required. The instrument is intended to provide atraumatic separation of soft tissue to improve visualization and access without occupying excessive space at the wound edge.
Design & Configuration
The rigid, handheld blade geometry provides predictable directional control under manual retraction. A narrow shaft and low-profile blade reduce obstruction of the surgeon’s line of sight and allow an assistant or the surgeon to maintain retraction in confined fields. The 20 cm overall length delivers reach for shallow to moderate-depth cavities while keeping the instrument manageable for fine adjustments and directional changes during delicate dissections.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Retractor
- Pattern / model: Cushing
- Configuration: Handheld rigid blade retractor
- Length: 20 cm
- Typical use: Superficial and limited-depth soft-tissue retraction; neurosurgical, ENT, plastic, and general procedures
- Material: Surgical stainless steel
- Reusable construction for routine sterilization
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel to resist corrosion and withstand repeated sterilization cycles. The one-piece rigid construction minimizes flex under load to maintain stable retraction and consistent tissue exposure. Designed for reusable workflows and routine processing in central sterile departments.
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