Guthrie Hook Retractors

Description

The Guthrie Hook Retractor, commonly known as the Guthrie Skin Hook, is a surgical device used to provide stable traction on delicate tissues and structures during a variety of surgeries.

Function:

• Holds back skin edges, giving surgeons better access to underlying structures.
• The tiny size of the hooks makes them especially suitable for delicate operations in ophthalmology, plastic surgery, and intranasal surgeries.

Design:

• Long, flat handles provide excellent control during operation.
• A bifurcated tip with two sharp, tiny hooks.
• Available with two standard hook widths (usually 2mm or 3mm) to accommodate various tissue types.
• The universal size is roughly 13-15 centimeters in length.
• Made of surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and sanitation.

Applications:

• Primarily used in plastic surgery treatments to expose and retract skin.
• Ophthalmic treatments that hold back the eyelids or other fragile tissues.
• Intranasal procedures are performed to retract the nasal skin and increase access.

Benefits:

• Effective skin retraction allows for optimal exposure of the operative field.
• Sharp prongs provide a strong grasp on tissues.
• The relatively modest size reduces harm to adjacent structures.
• The big flat grip makes it easy to handle.