Tebbetts-style self-retaining skin hook 6 1 sharp prong round handle

Controlled Retraction for Clearer Surgical Access

The Tebbetts-style self-retaining skin hook is a general surgery instrument designed to engage and hold skin edges during exposure. Its single sharp prong provides a focused point of contact, while the self-retaining design can help maintain positioning without requiring continuous manual holding. The 6-inch length offers useful reach for working around the operative field, and the round handle supports straightforward instrument manipulation. This configuration is suited to routine skin retraction tasks where controlled handling and unobstructed access are important to the surgical workflow.

Use Cases

• Engaging and retracting skin edges during general surgical procedures.
• Maintaining localized skin retraction with the self-retaining mechanism.
• Using the single sharp prong for focused edge engagement.
• Positioning the hook around the operative field where a 6-inch instrument provides practical reach.

Specifications

Care & Handling

• Clean the instrument promptly after use according to facility procedures and the applicable instructions for use.
• Inspect the sharp prong and retaining mechanism for damage, deformation, or impaired movement before handling or reuse.
• Handle the prong carefully during cleaning, transport, and storage to help protect the working tip and prevent injury.
• Store in a manner that protects the sharp tip from contact with other instruments.

Specifications

General use; follow facility protocols.