Middeldorpf Retractors

Description

Middeldorpf Retractors

A handheld retractor lets the assistant adjust angle and tension moment by moment. The Middeldorpf hand retractor is a classic pattern found on the retractors pages of our supplier catalogue. We offer it with three blade sizes, so you can match the blade to the exposure. Before we ship, someone on our United States team inspects the blade edges, the bend and the grip on every piece.

Reading the Three Blade Sizes

The option labels give the blade size in millimetres. The 17 x 14 mm blade is the smallest, therefore it suits narrow access and small flaps. Next, the 20 x 22 mm blade is a middle size, and many teams find it the most versatile. The 26 x 30 mm blade is the largest; it holds back more tissue at once in wider exposures.

Building a Set Around the Case

Few procedures use only one retractor size. For example, an assistant may start with a small blade at the incision, then move to a larger one as the field opens. Because of that, many surgical departments buy the Middeldorpf hand retractor as a set of all three blades. If you only need one, pick the size closest to the retractors you already use. Alternatively, compare the photos of each option to judge the blade profile.

Steel, Sterility and Warranty

Each Middeldorpf hand retractor is made of stainless steel. We dispatch it non-sterile, so it must go through cleaning and sterilization at your facility before patient contact. Beyond that, the blade and handle share a guarantee of three years against manufacturing defects, honoured from the day of purchase.

Look up the ASTM F899 standard for the steels used in surgical instruments. Other hand retractors are gathered in our Maxillofacial Surgery Instruments category. For deeper reach along the jaw, the Ramus Retractors for Nasal Spine complement these blades well. Ordering help is in our FAQs.

Intended for trained surgeons, surgical assistants and dental professionals. Follow our care and sterilization advice between cases, and review shipping and delivery when planning stock.