Frame for Kirschner Folding Retractor 280x280mm

Clinical Application

This frame provides the rigid scaffold for a Kirschner folding retractor system, enabling hands-free retraction and stable soft-tissue management during orthopedic and trauma procedures. It is used to establish and maintain a controlled working aperture for fracture exposure, reduction, and fixation in distal extremity and small-bone surgery (hand, wrist, foot) where K-wires are used as anchoring elements. The frame supports modular folding blades that deliver directed retraction vectors while preserving access for fixation instruments and imaging.

Design & Configuration

The 280x280 mm square geometry offers an ample but compact working span suitable for extremity procedures. Multiple attachment points on the frame permit flexible placement of folding retractor blades and allow the surgeon to configure retraction direction and tension to the operative field. As a dedicated frame component, it secures to Kirschner-wire anchors and provides a stable platform that reduces the need for manual retraction, helping to improve exposure and operative efficiency.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Frame for Kirschner folding retractor
• Pattern / model: 280x280 mm frame
• Configuration: Square scaffold for folding blades and K-wire anchors
• Size: 280x280 mm
• Typical use: Orthopedic and trauma exposure for small bones and distal extremities
• Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes—designed for repeated sterilization

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel with a smooth, corrosion-resistant finish to withstand repeated sterilization cycles. The frame is precision-formed to provide rigid support and reliable interface with standard Kirschner-wire anchored folding blades. Reusable construction supports long-term clinical use in operating suites and ambulatory surgery centers.

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