Heiss Surgical Retractor Straight 10.8 cm (4.2)

Controlled Retraction for Clear, Organized Surgical Access

The Heiss wound retractor is a straight, cross-action instrument designed to hold wound edges apart during open surgical procedures, helping maintain a working view while the operator manages access. Its 4 1/4-inch form, 5x5 blunt prongs, and 10.0 mm x 10.0 mm deep profile provide a defined retraction footprint for tasks in General Surgery and Cardiovascular settings. The cross-action design with ratchet catch supports hands-free positioning once placed, while blunt prongs are suited to controlled contact with wound margins. This configuration gives teams a compact retractor for organized exposure and practical instrument handling across relevant operative workflows.

Use Cases

• Support wound-edge retraction during open General Surgery procedures where a compact, straight instrument is appropriate.
• Assist with maintaining access and visualization during Cardiovascular surgical workflows requiring controlled wound exposure.
• Use the cross-action mechanism and ratchet catch to position the retractor and maintain its selected opening during the task.
• Apply the blunt 5x5 prongs for defined contact with wound margins when handling and positioning the instrument.

Specifications

Care & Reprocessing

• Clean and reprocess the retractor according to the facility's protocols and the applicable instructions for use.
• Inspect the blunt prongs, cross-action mechanism, and ratchet catch for damage, distortion, restricted movement, or retained soil before use.
• Handle the prongs and ratchet carefully to help prevent bending or mechanical damage during cleaning, transport, and setup.
• Store the instrument in a clean, dry location with the prongs protected from contact with other instruments.

Specifications

General use; follow facility protocols.