Smithwick Nerve Retractor

The Smithwick Nerve Retractor is a solid one-piece instrument, so its performance comes from blade geometry and handle ergonomics. The working blade is specified as Ultra-smooth contoured hook tip engineered to prevent neural puncture trauma, which spreads retraction force over a wider contact area and reduces point pressure on tissue. The handle is slender central ergonomic handle designed for fine fingertip rotational control, giving a secure, fatigue-resistant grip through long exposures. An overall length of 29 cm (approx. 11.4 inches) extended reach keeps the surgeon's hand clear of the operative field. It is made from premium operating room-grade german stainless steel (aisi 304/420) for glare-free, corrosion-resistant service.

The Smithwick Nerve Retractor is used in spinal, vascular, and neurosurgery to gently hook, elevate, and retract nerves, sympathetic chains, and vascular bundles away from dissection zones.

It is indicated for lumbar sympathectomy, thoracic sympathectomy, lumbar discectomy, peripheral nerve exploration, deep retroperitoneal dissection, and vascular bypass procedures.

The instrument is handcrafted from premium German surgical stainless steel with an anti-glare satin matte finish that eliminates optical reflections under surgical operating lights and microscopes.

Yes. The entire Smithwick Nerve Retractor is 100% reusable and fully validated for pre-vacuum steam autoclave cycles (134°C / 273°F).

Because this is a solid, one-piece double-ended handheld instrument, it is supplied as a complete standalone unit. Hospitals can order multiple units as open-stock inventory.

Yes. Retractor Maker provides custom hook depths, modified shank lengths, 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.