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SKU:PS-8733
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The Schuknecht Self-Retaining Postauricular Retractor is a specialized surgical retractor designed to maintain exposure during postauricular and otologic procedures. Its self-retaining configuration allows the working prongs to hold the operative field open after positioning, while the angled shanks provide access around the surgical site.
The current Peak Surgicals model is identified as SKU PS-8733. It features 3 × 3 sharp prongs, angled shanks, and a confirmed 3-inch (7.6 cm) arm length.
The Schuknecht Retractor features three sharp prongs on each side, creating a 3 × 3 working-end configuration. These prongs provide multiple points of engagement when the retractor is positioned around the surgical exposure.
The current Peak Surgicals page does not specify individual prong length, spacing, tip diameter, or maximum opening. Buyers requiring those measurements should confirm them before ordering.
The defining feature of the Schuknecht pattern is its self-retaining design. Once the instrument is positioned and opened to the required extent, the mechanism is designed to maintain retraction without continuous manual holding.
The exact locking mechanism and maximum opening range are not described on the current Peak Surgicals page, so these details should not be assumed from another manufacturer's model.
The current product description specifically confirms angled shanks. This configuration offsets the handles and main body of the instrument from the immediate working area while positioning the prongs at the surgical site.
Angled shanks are particularly relevant in confined operative fields where the surgeon requires exposure without placing the main instrument body directly over the working area.
The current Peak Surgicals listing confirms an arm length of 3 inches (7.6 cm). This is the only exact dimensional specification stated on the live product page.
The 7.6 cm measurement refers specifically to the arms and should not be presented as the overall instrument length. The current Peak Surgicals page does not state a confirmed end-to-end length for PS-8733.
The Schuknecht pattern is specifically identified as a postauricular retractor. It is used where controlled retraction is required behind the ear during otologic surgical exposure.
Instrument placement and the amount of retraction should be determined by the operating surgeon according to anatomy, incision, and procedure.
Schuknecht self-retaining postauricular retractors are established within otologic and mastoid surgical instrument sets. Their sharp-prong and angled-shank configuration provides a dedicated retractor pattern for maintaining exposure during procedures approached through the postauricular region.
The current Peak Surgicals page does not specify an individual mastoid or middle-ear procedure for PS-8733, so procedure-specific compatibility should be determined by the surgical team.
Before use, the sharp prongs, angled shanks, joint, and self-retaining mechanism should be inspected for alignment, deformation, restricted movement, or visible damage.
The current Peak Surgicals page does not state the instrument material, alloy grade, sterilization method, or validated reprocessing parameters. These specifications should therefore be confirmed before applying a particular cleaning or sterilization protocol.
| Product Name | Schuknecht Self-Retaining Postauricular Retractor |
| SKU | PS-8733 |
| Instrument Type | Self-Retaining Postauricular Retractor |
| Pattern | Schuknecht |
| Prong Configuration | 3 × 3 Sharp Prongs |
| Shank Design | Angled |
| Arm Length | 3 Inches / 7.6 cm |
| Primary Surgical Context | Postauricular / Otologic Surgery |
| Mechanism | Self-Retaining |
| Overall Length | Not Specified on Current Product Page |
| Material | Not Specified on Current Product Page |
| Maximum Opening | Not Specified on Current Product Page |
The Schuknecht Self-Retaining Postauricular Retractor is relevant for ENT and otology departments, ear surgery centers, hospitals, surgical instrument distributors, and procurement teams sourcing specialized retractors for postauricular surgical sets.
For accurate purchasing and inventory identification, buyers can reference SKU PS-8733 together with the 3 × 3 sharp prongs, angled shanks, and 3-inch (7.6 cm) arm length. Buyers requiring exact overall length, maximum opening, prong dimensions, instrument material, or alloy grade should confirm those specifications before ordering because they are not stated on the current Peak Surgicals page.
It is a self-retaining surgical retractor used to maintain exposure during postauricular and otologic surgical procedures.
The current Peak Surgicals model has 3 × 3 sharp prongs.
The current product description specifically identifies angled shanks.
The confirmed arm length is 3 inches (7.6 cm).
The current Peak Surgicals page does not provide a confirmed overall instrument length, so this should be verified before ordering if required.
The current Peak Surgicals SKU is PS-8733.
