Clinical Application
Provides focused soft-tissue retraction in confined or superficial operative fields. The double-ended Parker-Mott pattern is commonly used to expose skin edges, subcutaneous tissue, mucosa and small flaps during procedures in general surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, ENT and oral/maxillofacial work. The handheld design gives the surgeon direct tactile control over tissue tension and exposure, making it useful for short-duration retraction and intermittent retraction where a self-retaining device is not required.
Design & Configuration
The double-ended configuration supplies two working tips on a single instrument, allowing quick selection of blade orientation or working width without exchanging instruments. The Fig. 2 designation corresponds to the manufacturer's blade profile; the geometry of the flat blades distributes retraction force across a broader surface to minimize focal pressure on delicate tissues. The 16 cm overall length balances reach into shallow cavities with ergonomic control for precise retraction.
Instrument Specifications
- Pattern: Parker Mott, Fig. 2
- Ends: Double-ended retraction blades
- Overall length: 16 cm
- Primary use: soft-tissue retraction in small to medium operative fields
- Construction: reusable stainless-steel instrument
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and repeated sterilization. The simple stamped/forged blade geometry is durable and amenable to standard reprocessing protocols; the instrument is intended for repeated clinical use when maintained according to facility sterilization procedures.
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