Anderson Retractor

Description

Anderson Retractor

The Anderson retractor is a small rake with sharp prongs. It grips the underside of a skin flap firmly, so the surgeon can lift and hold it during dissection.

Prong choices

You can choose three prongs or five prongs. Three prongs give a narrow, focused hold. Meanwhile, five prongs spread the pull over a wider edge.

Lengths of the Anderson retractor

It comes 8 cm or 10 cm long. The shorter one suits eyelid and lip work. By contrast, the 10 cm length reaches across a facelift flap.

Sharp prongs

Sharp tips bite into the flap with very little force. As a result, the grip stays secure even on slippery tissue. However, they need careful handling near thin skin.

Typical procedures

Facelift, neck lift and scar revision use it often. For instance, it holds the cheek flap while the surgeon frees the deeper layer. It also helps in hand and breast work.

Holding tips

Hook the prongs under the dermis, never through the skin surface. Then lift steadily rather than pulling sideways. Also, pass it with the prongs facing down.

Anderson retractor options

• 8 cm or 10 cm length
• Three or five prongs
• Sharp prong tips

Prong care

Clean every prong one by one with a nylon brush. Dry the rake thoroughly. Then cover the tips with a guard before sterilising.

Delivery basics

Every retractor passes a visual inspection from Atlanta staff ahead of shipping. Teams receive three years against manufacturing defects covering the retractor included in the price. For details on instrument alloys, go to ASTM F899. For shipping questions, scan the buyer FAQ. Search our growing general surgery lineup for other patterns. We readily answer questions on request. For a related option, look at our Gorney rake.

For hospital and clinic use. Shipping times are on the shipping info page. The reprocessing guide outlines differences in pictures and nickel content.