Volkman Surgical Retractor 8.0 mm Blade 21.6 cm (8.5)

Controlled Retraction with a Secure Finger-Ring Grip

The Volkman retractor is a handheld surgical retractor designed to maintain tissue separation during exposure and visualization. Its 8 1/2-inch length provides useful reach, while the two sharp prongs concentrate contact at an 8.0 mm-wide tip. The finger ring handle supports a controlled grip during positioning and adjustment, helping the instrument fit naturally into hands-on surgical workflows. It can support retraction tasks across cardiovascular, general surgery, orthopedic, and plastic surgery settings, where dependable handling and access are important. Its focused prong design is suited to situations requiring a stable point of engagement without adding unnecessary instrument complexity.

Use Cases

• Retract tissue to help maintain exposure and visualization during open surgical procedures.
• Use the 8 1/2-inch length when additional reach is useful within the operative field.
• Position the two sharp prongs for focused engagement during controlled manual retraction.
• Apply in cardiovascular, general surgery, orthopedic, or plastic surgery workflows according to the procedure and facility protocol.
• Use the finger ring handle to support deliberate placement, repositioning, and release during hands-on instrument handling.

Specifications

Care & Reprocessing

• Clean and reprocess the retractor according to facility protocols and the applicable instrument instructions for use.
• Inspect the sharp prongs and 8.0 mm-wide tip for damage, distortion, or retained soil before use.
• Handle the prongs carefully during cleaning, transport, and setup to protect their working edges and reduce handling injury risk.
• Store the retractor so the prongs are protected from impact and do not contact other instruments unnecessarily.

Specifications

General use; follow facility protocols.