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The Fischl Shoe Horn Retractor is a versatile 16 cm handheld surgical instrument designed for smooth, atraumatic tissue gliding and wound margin displacement. Featuring a curved shoe-horn spatula blade with rounded margins, it guides implants and protects delicate structures during general and plastic surgery.
The Fischl Shoe Horn Retractor is a specialized handheld surgical instrument engineered specifically to provide smooth, atraumatic soft-tissue displacement and tissue plane separation across plastic, general, and reconstructive procedures. Designed with an ultra-smooth, contoured shoe-horn spatula blade, this instrument allows surgeons to guide implants, elevate delicate skin flaps, and retract wound margins without causing friction trauma or edge contusions.
Built for versatile clinical utility, this Fischl Shoe Horn Retractor configuration features an overall length of 16 cm ($24). Its working blade incorporates a gently scooped, curved profile that slips effortlessly into narrow surgical tunnels, providing broad-surface counter-traction that prevents focal pressure necrosis. The ergonomic flat handle delivers exceptional manual tactile feedback, allowing operating assistants to maintain stable tissue deflection throughout extended dissections.
Forged from premium medical-grade surgical stainless steel with a reflection-free satin matte finish, Retractor Maker manufactures the Fischl Shoe Horn Retractor to strict clinical standards, delivering high corrosion resistance, unyielding structural rigidity, and complete autoclave durability for hospital operating theaters and cosmetic surgery clinics worldwide.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Intended Use | Specifically designed to retract skin flaps, guide prostheses, and separate tissue planes during plastic and general surgery. |
| Primary Material | Surgical-Grade Stainless Steel (AISI 304/410) |
| Configuration | Handheld single-end shoe-horn spatula retractor |
| Overall Length | 16 cm (approx. 6.3 inches) |
| Blade Architecture | Curved shoe-horn spatula blade with smooth, rounded non-traumatic borders |
| Handle Profile | Flat ergonomic handle with lateral serrations for tactile grip stability |
| Sterility | Supplied Non-Sterile (Fully Autoclavable) |
| Packaging | Individual Protective Packaging |
| Manufacturer | Retractor Maker |
| Product Condition | Brand New |
| Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) | 1 Piece |
The Fischl Shoe Horn Retractor is a solid one-piece instrument, so its performance comes from blade geometry and handle ergonomics. The working blade is specified as Curved shoe-horn spatula blade with smooth, rounded non-traumatic borders, which spreads retraction force over a wider contact area and reduces point pressure on tissue. The handle is flat ergonomic handle with lateral serrations for tactile grip stability, giving a secure, fatigue-resistant grip through long exposures. An overall length of 16 cm (approx. 6.3 inches) keeps the surgeon's hand clear of the operative field. It is made from surgical-grade stainless steel (aisi 304/410) for glare-free, corrosion-resistant service.
The Fischl Shoe Horn Retractor is used in surgery to elevate soft-tissue flaps, retract wound edges, and serve as a smooth guide for inserting silicone implants, meshes, or surgical drains.
It is indicated for breast reconstruction, aesthetic mammaplasty, hernia mesh placement, thyroidectomy, plastic flap elevation, and orthopedic extremity surgery.
The instrument is forged from high-tensile surgical stainless steel with an anti-glare satin matte finish that eliminates optical reflections under surgical operating lights.
Yes. The entire Fischl Shoe Horn Retractor is 100% reusable and fully validated for pre-vacuum steam autoclave cycles (134°C / 273°F).
Because this is a solid, one-piece handheld instrument, it is supplied as a complete standalone unit. Clinics and hospitals can order multiple units as open-stock inventory.
Yes. Retractor Maker provides custom spatula curvatures, modified blade widths, and laser marking for hospital asset tracking upon request.
In-stock instruments take 5 business days to inspect and dispatch, followed by 7 business days for worldwide express delivery. Back-order units take 17 to 20 business days to manufacture and 9 business days for delivery.
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