Martinez-Kilner Retractor

Description

Martinez-Kilner Retractor

The Martinez-Kilner retractor holds skin edges and small flaps in delicate facial work. Its narrow 7.5 mm blade fits short incisions where a wider tool would crowd the field.

Dimensions

The tool measures 11.5 cm overall. Meanwhile, the blade is 7.5 mm wide, which suits the nose, lids and lips. As a result, it reaches a little deeper than the 8 cm swivel pattern.

Why choose the Martinez-Kilner retractor

Its fixed blade holds one steady angle. So the view does not drift during fine suturing. In addition, the simple one-piece build cleans quickly.

Typical cases

Surgeons use it in rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty and scar revision. For instance, it holds the columella flap aside during open nasal work. It also helps in small cleft repairs.

Fixed or swivel

A fixed blade suits a field that stays still. On the other hand, the swivel version follows a flap that moves. Therefore, many facial trays carry one of each.

Getting good exposure

Place the blade just under the skin edge. Then lift toward the ceiling rather than sideways. Also, change position often so no single spot takes all the pressure.

Martinez-Kilner retractor details

• 11.5 cm overall length
• 7.5 mm fixed blade
• One-piece steel

After surgery

Rinse the blade straight away so blood does not dry on it. Brush, rinse again and dry. Then check the blade edge under good light.

After you order

Any retractor goes through a thorough check in Atlanta before it leaves. Clinics receive three years against manufacturing defects with the retractor from the day it arrives. If you have a question, read the FAQ page. More tools live in the general surgical department. Take a look at our swivel-action version. The FDA database lists ASTM F899 for instrument alloys.

Clinical use by professionals. Our cleaning guide explains image variation plus the alloy’s nickel. Dispatch details show on the shipping terms.