Clinical Application
This hand-held Tuffier retractor is intended to provide broad, stable retraction of skin, subcutaneous tissue and superficial muscles to improve visualization and access in open procedures. The 64 x 60 mm blade offers a wide contact surface to distribute pressure and reduce focal tissue trauma, making it useful for general surgery, soft-tissue exposure in orthopedic cases, and procedures that require controlled retraction of moderately sized wounds or incision edges.
Design & Configuration
The instrument’s single broad blade and integrated handle provide direct manual control of depth and angle of retraction. The blade dimensions (64 x 60 mm) furnish a large footprint for atraumatic tissue support while the 23 cm overall length delivers reach into deeper superficial cavities without excessive bending of the shaft. The handle affords a secure grip for precise placement and sustained retraction by the assistant or primary operator.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Hand-held retractor
- Model: Tuffier pattern
- Configuration: Single broad blade with handle
- Overall length: 23 cm
- Blade dimensions: 64 x 60 mm
- Typical use: Superficial soft-tissue retraction and exposure
- Construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel, reusable
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and repeated reprocessing. The blade’s broad profile is finished to minimize tissue adhesion and facilitate cleaning. The instrument is designed for routine sterilization and reuse 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