Louisville skin hook 6 1/2 fine 1 sharp prong hexagonal handle

A fine, sharp single-prong tip supports precise tissue engagement during general surgery.
The 6 1/2-inch length provides useful reach for controlled surgical access.
Its hexagonal handle offers secure finger positioning during instrument handling.
One sharp prong helps focus traction at a specific tissue point.
The fine profile can support detailed work where controlled tissue contact matters.
Designed for general surgery, it suits focused tissue retraction and exposure tasks.

Brand: surgivalley

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OEM & International Cross-Reference Equivalents

UNIVERSAL NOMENCLATURE EU MDR 2017/745 & US FDA GUDID Classification

EMDN (EUDAMED): L0102

SURGICAL RETRACTORS, REUSABLE

GMDN Code: 35212

General surgery retractor

Manufacturer / Benchmark	Catalog Number (REF)	Specification Match
Katena	`K7-2000`	Exact Pattern Match
RZ-Medizintechnik	`170-081-135`	Exact Pattern Match
Teleflex	`506679`	Exact Pattern Match

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SKU: 005211861

Categories: Hooks, Retractors | Rib Spreaders

Controlled Skin Edge Handling with a Fine Sharp Prong

The Louisville skin hook is a general surgery instrument designed to lift and gently retract skin edges during procedures. Its fine, single sharp prong supports focused engagement at the tissue margin, while the 6 1/2-inch length provides useful reach around the operative field. The hexagonal handle offers a defined gripping surface that can help support controlled positioning and adjustment during use. This configuration is suited to tasks requiring localized skin-edge handling and clear access, without adding unnecessary complexity to the instrument setup.

Use Cases

Lifting a localized skin edge to support exposure during general surgical procedures.
Retracting skin tissue where a fine, single-prong point is appropriate for focused engagement.
Positioning the instrument around the operative field when additional reach is useful.
Using the hexagonal handle to maintain a defined hand position during controlled manipulation.

Specifications

Care & Handling

Clean the instrument promptly after use according to facility protocols and the applicable instructions for use.
Inspect the sharp prong and handle before and after use for bending, damage, residue, or other conditions that could affect handling.
Handle the prong carefully during cleaning, transport, and storage to help protect its fine sharp point.
Store the hook in a manner that prevents contact damage to the prong and maintains organized instrument handling.