Kleinert Kutz Hook

Description

The Kleinert-Kutz Hook is a specialist surgical device used in a variety of treatments, most notably plastic surgery and otolaryngology (ENT).

Purpose:

• Elevates skin and other tissue flaps traumatically (with minimum injury).
• Tissues are retracted (held back) to improve surgical field visibility.
• Used for gripping, manipulating, and lifting thin tissues during surgery.

Design:

• Hook is round and thin, making it ideal for handling delicate tissues.
• Depending on the procedure’s particular requirements, they may be sharp or blunt.
• Shaft is elongated to provide access to deeper surgical sites.
• Handle: Ergonomic and circular for better control during manipulation.
• Material: Typically made of high-quality surgical stainless steel for durability, corrosion resistance, and reusability after sterilization.

Variations:

• Available in many sizes, including Small (3mm), Medium (5mm), and Large (7mm).
• The blade width may also vary depending on the tissue type and technique.

Benefits:

• Allows for atraumatic manipulation of sensitive tissues, reducing injury.
• By successfully retracting tissues, it allows for clear sight of the operative field.
• Enables accurate manipulation and gripping of thin tissues.
• Reusable and sterilizable for cost savings.

Applications:

• Typically used in plastic surgery treatments to lift and manipulate skin flaps during repair.
• Also used in ENT procedures for delicate tissue manipulation around the ear, nose, and throat.