COLLIN-HARTMANN RETRACTOR 16,0CM

COLLIN-HARTMANN RETRACTOR • 16.0CM • CE-CLASS I • ISO 13485:2016

Extended Precision Hook for Deeper Tissue Dissection and Wider Access in Plastic, Hand and Vascular Surgery

The COLLIN-HARTMANN RETRACTOR 16.0 cm is a Class I medical device manufactured according to ISO 13485:2016. This slightly longer variant of the classic fine hook provides greater reach and improved leverage for precise dissection and holding tasks in deeper tissue layers or during extended approaches where the standard 14 cm hook reaches its limits.

Product Highlights:

✔ Manufactured in accordance with ISO 13485:2016
✔ CE Marked – Class I (Regulation (EU) 2017/745 – MDR)
✔ Extended design (16.0 cm) for better reach and access to deeper anatomical spaces
✔ Retention of the fine, pointed hook shape for maximum precision
✔ High-quality Surgical Stainless Steel 1.4301 – rust-proof, corrosion-resistant and durable
✔ Precision-ground, sharp tip for secure grasping even in depth
✔ Atraumatic rounded hook base and shaft
✔ Lightweight yet more stable design with closed finger ring for good control
✔ Satin finish for glare-free work
✔ Sterilizable and reusable

Benefits of the 16.0 cm Collin-Hartmann Retractor:

• Extended Reach for Deeper Approaches: Ideal for procedures where target structures are located somewhat deeper, such as during dissection of deep neurovascular bundles, tendons in palmar surgery, or during layered dissection in reconstructive surgery.
• Improved Leverage and Control: The additional length provides better leverage for holding tensioned tissue without sacrificing the precision of the fine tip.
• Versatility in Demanding Procedures: Particularly useful in microsurgical anastomoses, lymph node dissections, or dissection of perforator vessels, where precision and reach must be combined.
• Reduced Fatigue: Allows the surgeon a more ergonomic hand position when working in deeper wounds, thus reducing fatigue during lengthy procedures.
• Optimal Complement to the Standard Hook: Offers the possibility to switch between superficial (14 cm) and deeper (16 cm) dissection within a procedure.

Technical Specifications:

• Type: Collin-Hartmann Retractor / Extended Precision Hook
• Overall Length: 16.0 cm
• Hook Shape: Slender, longer shaft with fine, sharp and curved tip
• Material: Surgical Stainless Steel 1.4301 (AISI 304)
• Surface Finish: Satin (matte)
• Handle: Closed, oval ring
• Sterilization: Autoclavable up to 138°C (Steam Sterilization)
• Packaging: Individually packed in sterilizable peel pouch
• Risk Class: I according to Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR)

Areas of Application:

• Deep dissection in plastic and reconstructive surgery (e.g., DIEP flap, fibula flap)
• Hand surgery with approaches to the deep palm or flexor tendon sheath
• Vascular surgery (exposure of deeper vascular segments)
• Microsurgical procedures with extended access
• Lymph node dissections in the axilla or groin
• Aesthetic surgery with more extensive undermining (e.g., facelift)

Important Safety and Handling Information:

• FOR USE BY SURGICAL PROFESSIONALS WITH EXPERIENCE IN FINE DISSECTION ONLY.
• Conscious Control of the Extended Tip: The additional length requires even more conscious guidance to avoid unintentional snagging or perforation of structures outside the immediate field of view.
• Targeted Application Remains Essential: Even with the longer version, the tip is intended solely for holding and retracting, not for cutting.
• Caution with Reduced Visibility: During deep dissection, visibility is often more limited. Placement of the tip should always be performed under direct or magnified loupe vision.
• Visual Inspection: Before each use, inspect for bending of the longer shaft and for the sharpness/integrity of the tip.