Kilner Retractors

Description

Kilner Retractors, 15 cm

The Kilner retractor is a compact hand retractor named after Thomas Pomfret Kilner, a British plastic surgeon. Our model measures 15 cm and is made of stainless steel. It appears on the same catalogue page as the Gilles and wound hook retractors. We sell it as a single, fixed version with no options to choose.

A Short Retractor for Close Work

Fifteen centimetres puts the hand close to the field. That suits small incisions around the lips, eyelids, nose and intraoral flaps, where a long handle would get in the way. Also, a shorter instrument is easier to hold still for long periods. As a result, the assistant tires less during fine closure work.

How It Fits Alongside Other Hand Retractors

Most teams keep several retractor lengths on a facial tray. The Kilner covers the short end, while an 18 cm Gilles or a longer Langenbeck reaches deeper. However, the right head shape depends on the case. The photos show the working end of this pattern, so compare it with your current set before ordering. If you need a closer look, our team can share additional images.

Reprocessing and Storage Tips

Expect the Kilner to arrive unsterilized. So wash it, inspect the tip under good light, and steam sterilize before the first case. Give it a dedicated cassette position, because a bent tip will catch tissue unevenly. Before any order leaves, a team member in the United States looks over this retractor. Moreover, we back this Kilner retractor for three years against manufacturing defects, whether in alloy or polish.

The alloy meets the specification in ASTM F899. Browse comparable tools in our maxillofacial surgery instruments range. When a slightly longer reach helps, the 18 cm Gilles retractor pairs naturally with this one. For returns and billing, see our FAQs.

Intended for trained surgeons and surgical assistants. Find reprocessing steps on our care and sterilization page and courier details on the shipping page.