Clinical Application
This instrument is intended to provide controlled soft-tissue retraction to expose the operative field during open procedures. It is used to hold back skin, subcutaneous tissue, fascia and muscle to enable visualization and access for dissection, debridement, fixation, and wound exploration. The "retractor only" format is useful when teams need a standalone hand-held retractor for short procedures or as an addition to existing retractor sets.
Design & Configuration
The straightforward configuration prioritizes reliable exposure and ease of handling. The instrument's ergonomic profile supports precise placement and sustained retraction by the surgeon or surgical assistant, while a compact footprint limits interference with instruments in the wound. Offering the retractor as a single instrument (no blades or auxiliary attachments included) simplifies ordering when replacement or spare retractors are required without adding set components.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Hand retractor
- Pattern / model: Struck Retractor
- Configuration: Retractor only (single instrument without blades or accessories)
- Typical surgical use: Soft-tissue retraction and exposure in general, orthopedic, and trauma procedures
- Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel
- Reusable: Yes
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical‑grade stainless steel with a finished surface to resist corrosion and facilitate cleaning. Constructed for repeated use and designed to tolerate standard sterilization processes common in hospital and ASC sterile processing departments.
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