Cottle Alar Retractor 14mm, 15cm

Clinical Application

This instrument is designed to deliver focused retraction of the nasal ala and surrounding soft tissue during open and closed nasal procedures. It provides exposure of the alar rim, vestibule and anterior nasal structures to facilitate tasks such as graft placement, septal work, mucosal inspection and limited intranasal dissection. Its narrow blade footprint helps maintain access to the surgical site without obstructing visualization.

Design & Configuration

The slender, 14 mm blade concentrates retraction on the alar margin for precise tissue control while the 15 cm overall length gives the operator sufficient reach without crowding the operative field. As a handheld, non-self-retaining design it allows dynamic, tactile retraction and quick adjustments by the surgeon or assistant. The blade geometry is optimized for targeted exposure of the vestibular and alar areas, supporting both delicate cosmetic maneuvers and functional nasal procedures.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Retractor for nasal/alar retraction
• Model: Cottle Alar Retractor
• Configuration: Handheld, non-self-retaining
• Overall length: 15 cm
• Blade width: 14 mm alar blade
• Clinical uses: Rhinoplasty, septoplasty, vestibular exposure, intranasal procedures
• Construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel; reusable and sterilizable

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and repeated sterilization cycles. The instrument is supplied as a reusable surgical retractor compatible with standard sterilization 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