Ribbon Retractor malleable 17x200mm

Clinical Application

This malleable ribbon retractor is intended for controlled, blunt retraction of soft tissue and for creating and maintaining surgical exposure in confined or narrow operative fields. Its slim profile and malleable blade make it useful for small incisions and deep-but-narrow exposures encountered in general surgery, orthopedic procedures, vascular access, ENT surgery and soft-tissue work where a low-profile retractor reduces tissue compression and improves visualization.

Design & Configuration

The flat ribbon geometry provides a broad, atraumatic bearing surface that distributes retraction forces over a wider area than a narrow hook or spike, reducing focal pressure on tissue. The malleable construction allows the surgeon to contour the blade intraoperatively to match patient anatomy or to hold a desired curvature for improved access. The 17 mm blade width offers a low-profile footprint while the 200 mm length provides reach into deeper cavities without excess bulk at the wound edge.

Instrument Specifications

• Pattern: malleable ribbon retractor
• Blade dimensions: 17 x 200 mm
• Blade style: flat, blunt ribbon
• Intended use: blunt retraction and exposure in confined operative fields
• Reusable construction suitable for standard sterilization

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel with heat-treated malleability to allow controlled bending and to retain a set curvature during a procedure. The instrument is designed for repeated use and routine decontamination and sterilization processes common to reusable stainless-steel instruments.

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