Smithwick hook and dissector 12" double-ended flat handle

Practical Reach and Two-Ended Control for General Surgery

The Smithwick hook and dissector is a 12-inch, double-ended surgical instrument designed for general surgery tasks that call for controlled tissue retraction or dissection. Its hook-and-dissector format supports work around anatomical structures where a surgeon needs a defined working end and practical reach. The flat handle provides a familiar grasping profile for deliberate positioning, while the two-ended configuration keeps complementary instrument functions together in one handpiece.

Use Cases

• Use the hook end for controlled retraction and exposure during general surgical procedures.
• Use the dissector end for separating or mobilizing tissue planes as part of surgical dissection.
• Apply the 12-inch length when additional reach is useful for accessing the operative field.
• Use the double-ended format to transition between hook and dissector functions within the same instrument.

Specifications

Care & Handling

• Clean the instrument according to facility protocols and the applicable manufacturer instructions for use.
• Inspect the hook, dissector, and flat handle before and after use for visible soil, damage, or distortion.
• Handle the working ends carefully to help protect their intended shape and function.
• Store the instrument in a manner that protects the working ends from contact damage.

General use; follow facility protocols.