Brief Description
Item Name | Primary Usage | Design |
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Cottle Retractor | Nasal procedures | Four blunt prongs with recessed center prongs |
Fine Lip Retractor | Lip surgeries | Double end, 25mm and 36mm wide |
Columbia Lip Retractor | Lip and soft tissue surgeries | Double end, 37mm and 50mm wide |
Millard Thimble Retractor | Delicate facial procedures | Single hook, 5/8″ sharp hook |
Cottle Thumb Retractor | Nasal cartilage retraction | Sharp double hooks, 8mm wide |
Foman Retractor | Facial and oral surgeries | Two ball-end prongs, 11mm wide |
Converse Alar Retractor | Nasal alar retraction | Blunt double hooks, 10mm and 14mm wide |
Cottle Knife Guide and Retractor | Nasal incisions and retraction | Double end, ball-tip prongs, slotted hook |
Surgical retractors, including the Cottle Retractor and Columbia Lip Retractor, are integral tools for precise nasal, facial, and lip procedures. Research indicates that well-designed instruments like the Millard Thimble Retractor and Foman Retractor enhance surgical outcomes by providing optimal visibility and minimizing tissue trauma. References to studies emphasize the importance of ergonomic designs, such as recessed prongs in the Cottle Retractor and ball-tip ends in the Knife Guide and Retractor, in reducing operative time and improving patient recovery.
Features
- Material: High-grade stainless steel for durability and sterilization
- Sizes: 4” to 8” with various widths and prong configurations