Knapp self-retaining retractor 4" angled 4x4 sharp prongs 1"wide, cross-action with ratchet catch

Self-retaining design helps maintain retraction without continuous manual holding.
Cross-action design supports controlled opening during focused surgical exposure.
Ratchet catch helps hold the selected opening during procedures.
Angled configuration can improve access around the operative field.
Four-by-four sharp prongs provide multiple pointed engagement sites for retraction.
Suited to cardiovascular, general surgery, and neurosurgical retraction applications.

Brand: surgivalley

$21.00 $25.00

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OEM & International Cross-Reference Equivalents

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

EMDN (EUDAMED): L03140101

SELF-STATIC SPREADERS, REUSABLE

GMDN Code: 45182

Self-retaining surgical retractor, reusable

Manufacturer / Benchmark	Catalog Number (REF)	Specification Match
Katena	`K1-9000`	Exact Pattern Match
Medline	`PF123360`	Exact Pattern Match
RZ-Medizintechnik	`170-080-001`	Exact Pattern Match
Sklar	`65-1545`	Exact Pattern Match

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SKU: 005210682

Categories: Retractors, Retractors | Rib Spreaders, Retractors

Controlled Retraction with Practical Cross-Action Handling

The Knapp self-retaining retractor is designed to hold tissue or wound edges apart during surgical exposure, helping maintain access without continuous manual retraction. Its 4-inch angled profile and 1-inch width support positioning in compact operative fields, while the 4x4 sharp-prong configuration provides a defined point of engagement. The cross-action design with ratchet catch allows the instrument to remain set once positioned, supporting an orderly workflow in Cardiovascular, General Surgery, and Neurosurgery applications. Its compact format can be useful when the operative site calls for focused retraction and clear visualization around adjacent instruments.

Use Cases

Maintain focused tissue or wound-edge retraction during General Surgery procedures where a compact self-retaining instrument is appropriate.
Support exposure in Cardiovascular procedures when controlled, localized retraction is required around the operative field.
Assist access and visualization in Neurosurgery workflows where the angled profile can help position the instrument around a confined site.
Use the cross-action mechanism and ratchet catch to help hold the selected retraction position during hands-on surgical work.
Apply the sharp-prong configuration for defined engagement with the tissue or wound edge being retracted, according to the operator's technique and facility protocol.

Specifications

Tip Type	Sharp
Dimensions	4", 1"
Length	4"

Care & Handling

Clean the retractor promptly after use according to facility protocols and the applicable instrument-care instructions.
Inspect the sharp prongs, angled frame, cross-action mechanism, and ratchet catch for damage, distortion, debris, or impaired movement before reuse.
Handle the sharp-prong tips carefully during cleaning, transport, and setup to protect personnel and the instrument.
Store the retractor in a manner that protects its prongs and ratchet mechanism from contact damage.

General use; follow facility protocols.