Tebbetts-style self-retaining skin hook 6" 2 sharp prongs 8.0mm spread round handle

Controlled Skin Retraction for General Surgery

The Tebbetts-style self-retaining skin hook is a 6-inch surgical hook designed to provide controlled traction and maintain exposure of skin edges during general surgical procedures. Its two sharp prongs engage tissue at an 8.0 mm spread, while the round handle supports familiar manual positioning and adjustment. The self-retaining configuration can help keep the instrument in place during hands-free retraction tasks, reducing the need for continuous manual holding. Its focused hook profile is suited to workflows where localized tissue handling and a clear operative field are important.

Use Cases

• Retracting skin edges during general surgical approaches.
• Maintaining localized exposure while positioning or adjusting the operative field.
• Engaging tissue with the two sharp prongs for focused skin retraction.
• Supporting hands-free retraction tasks where a self-retaining hook is appropriate.
• Using the 6-inch length when additional reach is useful within the operative field.

Specifications

Care & Handling

• Clean the instrument promptly after use according to facility protocols and the applicable instructions for use.
• Inspect the sharp prongs before and after use for bending, damage, or other conditions that could affect handling.
• Handle the prongs carefully during cleaning, transport, and setup to help protect their working edges.
• Store the hook in a manner that prevents contact damage to the prongs and handle.

General use; follow facility protocols.