Clinical Application
Designed for atraumatic retraction and gentle elevation of soft tissue, the flexible Kuemmel spatula provides broad exposure while reducing focal pressure on underlying structures. Its wide, flat blade is useful for reflecting mucosa and subcutaneous tissue and for maintaining exposure of superficial operative fields during dissection and closure. The instrument is appropriate wherever a conforming, low-profile retractor is needed to protect tissue or create working space in open procedures.
Design & Configuration
The flexible blade geometry allows the spatula to conform to curved anatomic surfaces, distributing retraction forces over a larger area to reduce tissue compression and ischemia. The 28 cm overall length gives additional reach and keeps the user’s hands away from the field, while the 100 x 45 mm blade provides broad coverage for efficient exposure. A straight shank with a flexible blade simplifies manipulation in shallow cavities and along contours where a rigid spatula would create pressure points.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Spatula
- Pattern / model: Kuemmel spatula, flexible
- Configuration: Flexible flat blade with extended shank
- Overall length: 28 cm
- Blade size: 100 x 45 mm (broad, flat)
- Typical use: Atraumatic retraction and tissue protection in open and superficial procedures
- Material: Surgical stainless steel
- Reusable: Yes
Material & Construction
Fabricated from surgical-grade stainless steel selected for long-term durability and corrosion resistance. The blade is engineered to provide controlled flexibility so it conforms to anatomic contours while maintaining its shape under repeated use. The instrument is finished for easy cleaning and reprocessing and is intended for repeated sterilization in accordance with 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