Joseph Retractor

Description

Joseph Retractor

The Joseph retractor is a skin hook for plastic surgery and rhinoplasty. It measures about 16 cm and comes as a single hook or in set widths.

Standard single hook

The standard version has a single hook for precise lifting. So it raises skin edges without spreading tension widely. That suits fine nasal work, where a small lift goes a long way.

2, 5, 7 or 10 mm widths

Wider versions spread the hold across more tissue. Therefore the hook width can follow the size of the flap you lift. Narrow sizes suit the nasal tip and other small areas.

About 16 cm long

The length gives reach inside the nose while the hand stays clear. Also, it keeps the view open for the surgeon. Then fine work continues without interruption.

Where it fits

Rhinoplasty and other facial plastic procedures rely on skin hooks like this. In addition, it helps with flaps and small incisions elsewhere. Keep several widths of the Joseph retractor on facial trays.

Reprocessing Joseph retractor

Protect the hook tips during cleaning and storage, since a bent hook can tear skin. Next, brush them gently and rinse off any residue. Finally, dry each piece and store the widths separately so the right one comes out first.

Joseph retractor specifications

• Length: about 16 cm
• Standard single hook
• Widths: 2, 5, 7 or 10 mm
• Plastic surgery and rhinoplasty

Buying from Intrace USA

Your instrument comes with a three-year warranty against manufacturing faults. Also, we check each piece in Atlanta before shipping. Questions about sterilization? Our FAQs can help. Also, ASTM F899 covers surgical instrument steels. For a sharp skin hook for hand surgery, see our Guthrie retractor. You can also browse all our surgical retractors.

Professional use only. Our care and sterilization guide covers images and the nickel in stainless steel; delivery times are in our shipping policy.