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The Kleinert Kutz Tendon Retriever Flex Shaft Small is a specialized surgical instrument designed for tendon retrieval and manipulation during hand and reconstructive surgery. Its flexible shaft provides useful maneuverability when working through confined anatomical areas where a rigid instrument may offer less flexibility.
The instrument is particularly suited to procedures involving tendon repair, tendon retrieval, and related hand surgery applications. Its small configuration is designed for controlled handling in delicate operative areas and can be incorporated into specialized hand surgery and tendon instrument sets.
The flexible shaft is an important design feature of this tendon retriever. It allows the instrument to follow the required working path while the surgeon maintains control over the instrument during tendon retrieval. This flexibility can be useful when navigating around anatomical structures and accessing tendons within the hand or other appropriate surgical sites.
The working end is intended to assist with controlled engagement and retrieval of tendon tissue. The surgeon can use the instrument according to the specific operative technique and anatomical requirements of the procedure. As with other tendon retrieval instruments, careful manipulation is important to avoid unnecessary tissue trauma.
The small size makes this instrument a practical choice for procedures requiring a more compact tendon retriever. Its design supports precise instrument handling and controlled movements, which are important considerations during microsurgical and reconstructive hand procedures.
When supplied as a reusable surgical instrument, the Kleinert Kutz Tendon Retriever should be cleaned promptly after use according to validated instrument-reprocessing procedures. Particular attention should be given to the working end and flexible shaft to ensure that biological material and surgical debris are adequately removed.
After cleaning, the instrument should be inspected for damage, deformation, corrosion, or other abnormalities. The flexible shaft should also be checked to ensure it remains in appropriate working condition. Sterilization should be performed according to the manufacturer’s validated instructions and the healthcare facility’s established infection-control protocol.
Proper handling, cleaning, sterilization, and storage can help preserve the instrument’s functional condition and support repeated professional use. The Kleinert Kutz Tendon Retriever Flex Shaft Small provides a practical solution for surgeons seeking a flexible, compact instrument for controlled tendon retrieval and manipulation in appropriate hand and reconstructive procedures.
Key Features
- Specialized tendon retrieval instrument
- Kleinert Kutz pattern
- Flexible shaft design
- Small configuration
- Designed for controlled tendon retrieval
- Suitable for hand and tendon surgery
- Supports maneuverability in confined operative areas
- Useful for tendon repair and reconstructive procedures
- Designed for controlled instrument handling
- Suitable for professional surgical instrument sets
- Reusable when supplied as a reusable instrument
- Requires appropriate cleaning and sterilization
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Kleinert Kutz Tendon Retriever |
| Configuration | Flex Shaft |
| Size | Small |
| Instrument Type | Tendon Retriever |
| Primary Function | Tendon Retrieval & Manipulation |
| Specialty | Hand & Reconstructive Surgery |
| Shaft Type | Flexible |
| Reusable | Depending on supplied configuration |
| Sterilization | Follow validated manufacturer instructions |
| Intended Use | Professional surgical use |
FAQs
1. What is the Kleinert Kutz Tendon Retriever used for?
It is designed for controlled retrieval and manipulation of tendons during appropriate hand, tendon, and reconstructive surgical procedures.
2. What is the benefit of the flexible shaft?
The flexible shaft provides additional maneuverability when accessing tendons through confined or anatomically challenging areas.
3. What does “Small” refer to?
“Small” identifies the size configuration of this tendon retriever and its intended compact working profile.
4. Is this instrument suitable for hand surgery?
Yes. It is designed for applications involving tendon retrieval and manipulation, particularly within hand and reconstructive surgery.
5. Is the Kleinert Kutz Tendon Retriever reusable?
It may be supplied as a reusable surgical instrument. Reusable versions should be cleaned and sterilized according to validated manufacturer instructions.
6. How should the flexible shaft be maintained?
The shaft should be carefully cleaned and inspected after use to ensure that it remains free of debris and shows no signs of damage or deformation.
7. Can it be used for tendon repair procedures?
It may be incorporated into appropriate tendon repair and reconstructive procedures according to the surgeon’s technique and clinical requirements.
8. How should the instrument be sterilized?
When supplied as reusable, sterilization should follow the manufacturer’s validated instructions and the healthcare facility’s established infection-control protocol.