Love Retractor

Description

Love Retractor

The Love retractor holds soft tissue in the mouth and throat out of the surgeon’s way. ENT teams keep a Love retractor for procedures where the palate or nearby tissue needs gentle retraction.

Gentle soft tissue retraction

The soft palate and uvula move easily and can block the field. Therefore, a slim retractor lifts or holds them aside. The surgeon then gets a steadier view of the area behind.

Three lengths

We offer 18 cm, 20 cm and 22 cm lengths. The 18 cm version suits smaller mouths. Meanwhile, the 20 and 22 cm versions add reach for adults or deeper work.

In practice

Surgeons may use this retractor during palate or throat procedures. For example, an assistant holds the tissue while the surgeon operates with both hands. It also sits well on a general ENT tray.

Choosing a length

First, look at the typical age range of your patients. Then choose the Love lengths that match them. Contact us if you need blade dimensions, because our listing gives lengths only.

Caring for the retractor

Clean the blade soon after the case, before residue hardens. Next, brush it under running water with a mild detergent. Then dry the Love retractor fully and sterilize it.

Specifications at a glance

• Love pattern, for soft tissue
• Choice of 18, 20 or 22 cm
• Stainless steel

Ordering in three lengths

All three Love lengths carry a three-year warranty on how well we made them. Also, a person in our Atlanta office looks over each one by hand. Answers about lead times sit on our FAQ page for ENT buyers. The steel standard behind these is ASTM F899. For a curved alternative, see the Haslinger retractor. Also see our ENT products overview.

We sell this pattern to professionals only. Read our care tips on Love photos and nickel in steel, and the returns overview on sending items back.