Volkmann Bone Hook Retractor blunt 1.prong 21.5cm

Clinical Application

This instrument is designed for atraumatic engagement and controlled retraction of bone and adjacent soft tissues. The single blunt prong provides a secure point of contact for elevating periosteum, retracting muscle or fascia away from bony surfaces, stabilizing small bone fragments during reduction, and assisting in exposure during orthopedic, hand, foot/ankle, trauma and certain ENT procedures. Its blunt tip reduces the risk of unintended tissue penetration while allowing firm purchase on cortical surfaces or soft-tissue margins.

Design & Configuration

The slender shaft terminating in a single blunt hook concentrates contact at one point to maximize control with minimal footprint in the wound. The blunt 1-prong geometry permits atraumatic retraction and gentle elevation of periosteum or soft tissue without sharp penetration, making it suitable where tissue preservation is important. At 21.5 cm overall length the instrument provides reach into deeper surgical fields while maintaining tactile feedback for precise manipulation.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Volkmann bone hook retractor
• Pattern / model: Volkmann
• Configuration: single blunt prong
• Length: 21.5 cm
• Typical use: periosteal elevation, bone/soft-tissue retraction, fragment stabilization
• Reusable construction

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel with a corrosion-resistant finish appropriate for repeated clinical use and routine sterilization. The single-piece working end and shaft provide dependable strength for levering and retraction while enabling thorough cleaning and reprocessing between cases.

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