Martin Retractor

Description

Martin Retractor

The Martin retractor holds back skin, fat and muscle while an assistant keeps steady tension. General and orthopedic teams reach for it when a wound needs a firm rake.

Prong count

You can order two, three, four or six prongs. So a narrow incision takes two prongs, while a broad wound spreads the load over six. Also, every prong version measures 22 cm.

Sharp or blunt tips

Sharp prongs bite into fascia and resist slipping under pull. However, blunt prongs sit more kindly near vessels and nerves. Therefore many trays keep one of each.

The blade version

Instead of prongs, one option carries a single 105 x 27 mm blade. It measures 26 cm, so it reaches a little deeper. Plus, a smooth blade spreads pressure over a wider strip of tissue.

Where it fits

Orthopedic wounds often call for a Martin retractor with sharp prongs to hold muscle aside. Meanwhile, general surgeons use the blunt rakes for fat and skin edges. That way one pattern covers many openings.

Cleaning Martin retractor

Rinse blood from between the prongs before it dries. Then scrub each tine with a soft brush and check that no tip has bent. Finally, dry the rake fully and store it so sharp points cannot snag other tools.

Martin retractor specifications

• 2, 3, 4 or 6 prongs, 22 cm
• Sharp or blunt prongs
• Blade version: 105 x 27 mm, 26 cm
• Hand-held

Buying from Intrace USA

Your instrument comes with a three-year warranty against manufacturing faults. Then our Atlanta office checks every order before dispatch. So check our FAQs for cleaning and shipping details. Read ASTM F899 to learn about instrument-grade steel. For a broad blunt rake on the abdominal wall, try our Israel retractor. Beyond this item, browse our surgical retractors.

Sold for professional use. Please read our care and sterilization guide and returns and refunds pages.