Cottle Ball End Retractor

Description

Cottle Ball End Retractor

The Cottle ball end retractor is a slim hand retractor for nasal surgery. Surgeons rest its rounded end against soft tissue and hold it back during rhinoplasty and septal work.

Why a ball tip helps

A ball on the working end spreads pressure over a small curve instead of a point. As a result, the tip sits against delicate nasal lining with less risk of snagging it. The assistant can then shift position gently as the surgeon moves through the case.

A single 15 cm length

We stock this pattern in one length of 15 cm. That size keeps the hand well outside the nostril while the tip works inside. For other dimensions, such as the ball diameter, contact us and we will measure a unit for you.

Its place on a rhinoplasty tray

Nasal surgeons often keep several small retractors on one tray, because each step needs a different angle. For example, a hook may lift the alar rim while this retractor holds the vestibule open. Meanwhile, the surgeon keeps both hands free for knives, elevators and rasps.

Ordering one or a pair

Many teams order two, so one stays on the tray while the other goes through reprocessing. If you also need skin hooks or a button tip design, add them to the same order. We are happy to confirm stock by email first.

Caring for your Cottle ball end retractor

Rinse the ball tip right after surgery so blood and mucus cannot dry on it. Next, clean it with a soft brush and a neutral detergent. Finally, dry it completely before you sterilize and store it.

Cottle ball end retractor specifications

• Cottle pattern with a rounded ball tip
• Overall length: 15 cm
• Stainless steel

Ordering the ball tip retractor

Our three-year warranty covers the ball tip retractor against defects in workmanship. Before this 15 cm tool leaves Atlanta, a colleague checks the ball and shaft by hand. The Intrace FAQs explain payment, shipping and cleaning for small nasal retractors like this one. For the steel, nasal instrument buyers can consult ASTM F899, which sets the grades for surgical instruments. If a button tip suits your surgeon better, see the Fomon button end retractor. Also browse our ear, nose and throat category.

Please keep ball tip retractors in professional hands. The care and sterilization notes say why a ball tip may look slightly different in photos, and they discuss nickel in stainless steel. Transit times for small retractor orders sit on the delivery details page.