Sklar Holzheimer Retractor, Sharp, 4x4 Teeth
A 4 inch, sharp Sklar Holzheimer self-retaining retractor with 4x4 teeth, used to hold tissue open hands free during general surgical procedures.
The Sklar Holzheimer Retractor is a 4 inch self-retaining instrument with sharp 4x4 teeth, designed to hook into tissue and hold a surgical incision open without requiring an assistant to maintain retraction by hand. A ratchet mechanism between the two handles locks the retractor at the desired opening width, and the sharp toothed tips grip fascia or muscle firmly enough to maintain tension on the tissue throughout the procedure.
This is a small to moderate sized retractor suited to general and specialty surgery incisions where a compact, hands free retractor is preferred over a larger frame retractor. This pattern is offered by Sklar in two point variants at the same 4 inch size and 4x4 teeth configuration, blunt and sharp, letting surgeons choose the tip sharpness suited to the tissue being retracted and their own technique preference.
Surgeons and surgical assistants use self-retaining retractors like this across a wide range of procedures wherever a small, stable, hands free opening is needed.
