Clinical Application
This small, low-profile retractor is intended for atraumatic exposure of delicate tissues and wound edges in confined operative fields. The compact 12 x 14 mm blade provides a focused contact surface for retraction of skin, mucosa, subcutaneous tissue, and small flaps, making it useful in ENT, ophthalmic, plastic and reconstructive procedures, hand surgery, dental surgery, and other minor or microsurgical cases where precise, localized retraction is required. The length and blade size facilitate single-handed use by the surgeon or assistant to maintain visualization without excessive tissue compression.
Design & Configuration
The combination of a narrow, rectangular blade and a 20 cm shaft offers reach into deeper pockets while preserving a low profile at the wound edge to improve line-of-sight. The flat blade distributes retracting force across a small, controlled surface to minimize focal pressure on delicate tissues. The hand-held single-blade configuration gives the operator tactile feedback and fine control for incremental retraction and repositioning during dissection or suturing.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Little retractor
- Blade size: 12 x 14 mm rectangular contact surface
- Overall length: 20 cm
- Configuration: hand-held, single blade, low-profile shaft for confined spaces
- Typical uses: ENT, ophthalmic, plastic/reconstructive, hand, dental, and minor general procedures
- Material: surgical stainless steel
- Reusable: intended for repeated sterilization and clinical use
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel with a smooth, contoured blade and shaft to reduce tissue drag. The precision-formed blade edge is designed to provide reliable retraction with minimal traumatic effect. The instrument is manufactured for repeated sterilization and reprocessing in high-volume clinical environments.
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