Retractor Flexible Prong

Description

Retractor Flexible Prong

The flexible prong retractor has tines you can bend to fit the tissue. It measures 16 cm and works as a small hand-held rake.

Bendable tines

You can shape the tines to a curve that suits the wound. Then the rake holds tissue at an angle a rigid hook cannot reach. Also, you can reshape the tines for the next case.

Prong options

Order two, three or four prongs. So a narrow edge takes two, and a wider flap takes four. Plus, the three-prong version sits neatly in between those two.

Tip choice

Sharp tips grip skin with little force. By contrast, blunt tips move tissue more gently near nerves. Therefore many surgeons keep both on hand.

When to choose it

Pick this rake for small incisions with awkward angles. Instead of forcing a straight hook, you shape the prongs to the contour. That way the grip spreads evenly.

Reprocessing flexible prong retractor

Bend the prongs back toward straight before cleaning so brushes reach every surface. Then rinse, scrub and dry each tine. Finally, avoid bending them back and forth many times, since that tires the metal.

Flexible prong retractor specifications

• Length: 16 cm
• 2, 3 or 4 bendable prongs
• Sharp or blunt tips
• Hand-held

Buying from Intrace USA

Your instrument comes with a three-year warranty against manufacturing faults. Also, we check each piece in Atlanta before shipping. You can find care tips in our FAQs. Meanwhile, ASTM F899 describes the steel grades used for surgical instruments. For rigid prongs in three tip styles, see our 16 cm rake retractor. Our full range sits in the surgical retractor category.

For trained professionals only. Notes on images and nickel content sit in our care and sterilization guide; see shipping and delivery for dispatch details.