Hosel Retractor

Description

Hosel Retractor

The Hosel retractor reaches deep into the abdomen with a long, narrow blade. It measures 26 cm and comes in six blade sizes.

Blade range

Sizes run 60×20, 80×30, 100×30, 120×30, 140×30 and 140×40 mm. So short blades hold upper layers, while long ones reach far down. Also, most sizes share a 30 mm width.

Deep reach

Long blades hold organs aside in a deep cavity. Then the surgeon can see all the way to the base of the wound. As a result, deep dissection stays in view throughout.

Wider option

The 140 x 40 mm blade adds width at full depth. However, that extra width takes a firmer hold from the assistant. Therefore choose it for large patients or broad exposure.

Building a set

Many teams keep a Hosel retractor in one short and one long size. Meanwhile, the middle sizes fill in for patients of average build. That way depth never limits the view.

Reprocessing Hosel retractor

Clean the full length of the blade, since soil can cling near the tip. Next, rinse and sight along the blade for any bend. Finally, dry it thoroughly and store the long sizes flat in the tray, away from heavy items.

Hosel retractor specifications

• Length: 26 cm
• Blades: 60×20, 80×30, 100×30 mm
• Blades: 120×30, 140×30, 140×40 mm
• Hand-held

Warranty and support

In addition, we cover this instrument for three years against manufacturing defects. Also, we check each piece in Atlanta before shipping. For care and cleaning questions, read our FAQs. Surgical stainless grades fall under ASTM F899. For nine deep abdominal blades, see our Brunner retractor. Also, see our whole retractor range.

For trained professionals only. Notes on images and nickel content sit in our care and sterilization guide; see shipping and delivery for dispatch details.