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Gifford-Jansen Retractor
SKU:RM-GJR-115-1-1
$84.00USD
The Gifford-Jansen Retractor is a compact 11.5 cm self-retaining mastoid and scalp instrument designed for hands-free exposure in tight surgical corridors. Available in 3×3 ($84) and 4×4 ($89) prong layouts with Sharp or Blunt tips and a thumb-screw locking drive, it ensures stable wound margin separation.
Product Description
The Gifford-Jansen Retractor is a specialized self-retaining surgical retractor engineered specifically to provide precise, hands-free soft-tissue and periosteal retraction in confined surgical fields. Primarily utilized in otologic, mastoid, and minor neurosurgical approaches, this compact retractor holds wound margins open under mechanical tension, eliminating manual assistant fatigue during delicate bone drilling.
Built for optimal working clearance, this Gifford-Jansen Retractor model maintains a fixed total length footprint of 11.5 cm that provides high maneuverability without crowding the operative site. Surgeons can customize the instrument across two prong structural options: a 3×3 prongs layout ($84) or an expansive 4×4 prongs layout ($89). Both configurations are selectable with Sharp tips designed for secure, slip-free tissue engagement in dense fascia, or Blunt tips engineered to minimize structural trauma on delicate soft tissue layers.
Forged from medical-grade surgical stainless steel with a reflection-free satin matte finish, Retractor Maker produces the Gifford-Jansen Retractor to strict clinical tolerances, delivering high corrosion resistance, smooth mechanical locking, and complete autoclave durability for ENT and neurosurgical suites worldwide.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Intended Use | Specifically designed to provide self-retaining wound margin and periosteal retraction during mastoid, ear, and scalp surgery. |
| Primary Material | Surgical-Grade Stainless Steel (AISI 304/410) |
| Configuration | Compact self-retaining surgical retractor with mechanical screw lock |
| Overall Tool Length | 11.5 cm (approx. 4.5 inches) |
| Prong Structural Options | 3×3 Prongs layout ($84.00) or 4×4 Prongs layout ($89.00) |
| Prong Profile Options | Sharp tips (secure osseous/fascial grip) or Blunt tips (minimized soft-tissue trauma) |
| Locking Mechanism | Fine-pitch mechanical thumb-screw lock for micro-adjustable spread tension |
| Sterility | Supplied Non-Sterile (Fully Autoclavable) |
| Packaging | Individual Protective Packaging |
| Manufacturer | Retractor Maker |
| Product Condition | Brand New |
| Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) | 1 Piece |
Available Sizes & Pricing
| Size | Price (USD) | SKU | Shipping |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3×3 Prongs Layout — Sharp or Blunt Tips | $84.00 | RM-GJR-115-1-1 | — |
| 4×4 Prongs Layout — Sharp or Blunt Tips | $89.00 | RM-GJR-115-1-2 | — |
Minimum order quantity:1 Piece.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the blade and handle design advantages of the Gifford-Jansen Retractor?
The Gifford-Jansen Retractor is a solid one-piece instrument, so its performance comes from blade geometry and handle ergonomics. An overall length of 11.5 cm (approx. 4.5 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.
What is the Gifford-Jansen Retractor used for?
The Gifford-Jansen Retractor is used in ear and mastoid surgery to hold open postauricular incisions, retracting skin, galea, and periosteum to expose the temporal bone for drilling.
Which surgical procedures is it for?
It is indicated for cortical and radical mastoidectomy, tympanoplasty, endolymphatic sac surgery, facial nerve decompression, and minor cranial burr hole procedures.
What material and finish are used?
The instrument is forged from high-tensile surgical stainless steel with an anti-glare satin matte finish that suppresses optical reflections under surgical operating microscopes.
Is the Gifford-Jansen Retractor reusable and autoclavable?
Yes. The entire Gifford-Jansen Retractor is 100% reusable and fully validated for pre-vacuum steam autoclave cycles (134°C / 273°F). The mechanical locking screw threads should be cleaned and lubricated regularly.
Can components and blades be ordered separately?
Because this is an integrated mechanical retractor, each configuration is sold as a standalone unit. Hospitals can order both 3×3 and 4×4 sizes as open-stock inventory.
Can custom modifications or private-label markings be ordered?
Yes. Retractor Maker provides custom prong lengths, modified spread widths, and laser marking for hospital asset tracking upon request.
What is the standard lead time and delivery timeframe for orders?
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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