Smithwick Nerve Hook 17cm

Clinical Application

Designed to identify, isolate and gently mobilize nerves and small neurovascular structures, the instrument is used during dissections where tactile feedback and atraumatic handling are critical. Common applications include peripheral nerve exploration, nerve decompression, entrapment release, microsurgical approaches and delicate soft‑tissue work in ENT and plastic surgery.

Design & Configuration

The slender shaft and compact, blunt hooked tip allow surgeons to probe around anatomy with controlled motion while minimizing compression or laceration of neural tissue. The single‑ended hook geometry provides a precise point of contact for lifting or retracting a nerve out of the dissection plane and permits good visibility in confined fields. At 17 cm overall length, the balance between reach and control supports both superficial and moderately deep exposures.

Instrument Specifications

• Pattern: Smithwick nerve hook
• Configuration: Single‑ended hooked tip, slender shaft
• Length: 17 cm
• Tip: Blunt, atraumatic hook for mobilization and retraction
• Intended use: Nerve identification, isolation, and atraumatic handling

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical‑grade stainless steel for durable edge and shape retention under repeated sterilization cycles. The hooked tip is precision‑formed to provide a smooth, atraumatic contact surface suitable for delicate neural tissue. Reusable construction supports instrument reprocessing in hospital and ASC sterile processing workflows.

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