Farabeuf Retractor D/E 12cm Fig.2

Clinical Application

Small, hand-held retraction for shallow exposures where precise control and minimal bulk are required. Commonly used to retract wound edges and superficial soft tissue during general surgery, ENT, maxillofacial, plastic and vascular procedures. Its compact profile is suited for tight fields, intraoral work, and small-incision approaches where larger self-retaining retractors are impractical.

Design & Configuration

The double-ended geometry provides immediate versatility at the operating table: the D/E configuration allows the surgeon or assistant to switch blade orientation without changing instruments. Blunt, flat blades distribute retraction force over a wider area to reduce focal pressure on soft tissue and skin edges. The 12 cm overall length offers a balance between reach and control for superficial cavities and narrow operative corridors.

Instrument Specifications

• Pattern: Farabeuf, Fig.2
• Configuration: Double-ended (D/E)
• Overall length: 12 cm
• Blades: Blunt, flat for shallow tissue retraction
• Primary use: Superficial soft-tissue and wound-edge retraction
• Construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel; reusable

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel with a smooth, polished finish to resist corrosion and facilitate cleaning. Constructed as a reusable hand instrument suitable for standard hospital reprocessing workflows, including steam autoclave sterilization.

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