Clinical Application
A compact hand retractor designed to engage and hold skin and superficial soft tissues with controlled focal traction. The sharp 2x2 prong tips permit precise hooking of wound edges, small flaps, or thin soft tissue layers to expose limited operative fields during plastic, dermatologic, ENT, ophthalmic, and other minor procedures. Best used for light, focused retraction where delicate control of tissue tension is required; not intended for heavy or deep tissue retraction.
Design & Configuration
The 2x2 sharp prong arrangement provides four discrete contact points that distribute tension evenly across a small tissue area while minimizing slippage. The sharp hook tips allow secure engagement of skin or thin soft tissue without the need for sutures or clamps. At 13 cm overall length, the instrument offers a balance of reach and tactile control for use in confined or superficial operative sites. The slender shaft and compact footprint facilitate close visualization and instrument crowding management on smaller procedures.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Handheld retractor
- Pattern / model: Plester retractor
- Configuration: 2x2 prong, sharp
- Length: 13 cm
- Tip pattern: Sharp double‑pronged hooks for focal tissue engagement
- Typical use: Superficial soft‑tissue and skin edge retraction in minor and specialty procedures
- Construction: Reusable surgical stainless steel
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical‑grade stainless steel to provide durability and resistance to repeated sterilization cycles. Designed for reusable surgical use and compatible with standard sterilization and reprocessing 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