Retractors
Retractors — sterile single-use instruments from OscarTech UK.
About our Retractors range
What's in this range
Sterile single-use skin hooks and retractors, including Desmarres, Langenbeck-Green and Joseph skin hooks, Kilner Catspaw retractors, Oesch phlebotomy hooks, and self-retaining hook retractors.
About the patterns
Desmarres retractors are commonly used in eyelid and minor skin procedures to hold tissue back. Langenbeck-Green retractors are a general-purpose wound retractor. Joseph skin hooks are fine, double-pronged hooks for retracting a skin edge, common in plastic and minor surgery. Kilner Catspaw retractors are small hand-held retractors for minor procedures. Oesch phlebotomy hooks are used in vein removal (phlebectomy) procedures to lift and retract the vein. Self-retaining hooks hold their position without an assistant.
Why sterile single-use
Each instrument is individually packaged and pre-sterilised, ready for immediate use with no reprocessing between patients.
Ordering
Each reference is its own product page with the full specification and photo. Browse the list on the left, or contact us with the instrument name or reference code you need.
What is a Joseph skin hook used for?
It's a fine, double-pronged hook used to retract a skin edge, commonly in plastic and minor surgical procedures.
What's a self-retaining hook?
A retractor designed to hold its position on its own, without an assistant having to hold it.
Are these instruments single-use only?
Yes — each one is pre-sterilised for a single procedure and should be disposed of after use.
Couldn't find what you're looking for?
Our team can help source the right instrument or confirm a specific reference code for your setting.