Vickers Low Profile Hand and Forearm Retractor 9cm 10x12mm

Clinical Application

Low-profile retraction for precise exposure of the hand, wrist and distal forearm. This instrument provides a narrow, controlled footprint suitable for tendon repairs, small soft-tissue dissections, hardware placement, fracture fixation in the hand/wrist, and vascular or nerve exposure where space is limited. The compact working length and small blade footprint help maintain a clear operative field without obscuring visualization under loupe or microscope magnification.

Design & Configuration

The low-profile geometry reduces instrument bulk in the wound and minimizes interference with adjacent instruments and the surgeon’s line of sight. A short 9 cm overall length positions the blade close to the operator’s hand for precise finger control and fine adjustments. The 10 x 12 mm blade footprint distributes retraction force across a small, defined area to permit targeted soft-tissue retraction while limiting excessive pressure on delicate structures.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Hand and forearm retractor
• Pattern / model: Vickers Low Profile
• Configuration: Low-profile handheld retractor
• Length: 9 cm
• Blade footprint: 10 x 12 mm
• Typical use: Retraction and exposure in hand, wrist and distal forearm procedures
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability, corrosion resistance and compatibility with routine hospital sterilization cycles. The instrument is designed for repeated use and straightforward cleaning, inspection 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