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The Paine Carpal Tunnel Retinaculotome 7 1/4″ is a specialized surgical instrument designed for controlled access and division of the transverse carpal ligament during appropriate carpal tunnel release procedures. Its purpose-built configuration supports precise handling in the confined anatomical environment of the wrist and hand.
With an overall length of approximately 7¼ inches, the instrument provides useful working reach while maintaining practical control for the surgeon. The elongated design helps position the working end within the operative field while keeping the handle comfortably accessible outside the incision.
The Paine retinaculotome is intended to assist with division of the carpal tunnel retinaculum, commonly referred to as the transverse carpal ligament. Its specialized working end is designed to facilitate controlled ligament release according to the surgeon’s selected operative technique.
The instrument is manually operated, allowing the surgeon to control the direction and advancement of the working end during the procedure. Its design is particularly suited to hand and wrist surgery where access to the carpal tunnel requires a specialized instrument rather than a general-purpose surgical knife.
This Paine Carpal Tunnel Retinaculotome can be incorporated into hand surgery instrument sets and carpal tunnel release trays. A durable surgical-instrument construction supports repeated professional use when the instrument is properly maintained and its design permits reprocessing.
Following use, the retinaculotome should be thoroughly cleaned and inspected for tissue residue, damage, corrosion, or changes to the working end. Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization should always be performed according to the manufacturer’s instructions and the healthcare facility’s validated instrument-reprocessing protocol.
Key Features
- Paine pattern carpal tunnel retinaculotome
- 7¼-inch overall length
- Designed for carpal tunnel surgery
- Intended for controlled division of the transverse carpal ligament
- Suitable for appropriate carpal tunnel release procedures
- Specialized working-end configuration
- Provides useful reach within the hand and wrist surgical field
- Designed for precise manual control
- Suitable for hand and orthopedic surgical sets
- Durable construction for professional surgical use
- Reusable when permitted by manufacturer instructions
- Suitable for routine surgical instrument reprocessing
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Carpal Tunnel Retinaculotome |
| Pattern | Paine |
| Overall Length | 7¼” |
| Application | Hand Surgery / Orthopedic Surgery |
| Primary Use | Carpal Tunnel Release |
| Target Structure | Transverse Carpal Ligament / Retinaculum |
| Operation | Manual |
| Reusable | Subject to manufacturer instructions |
| Reprocessing | Follow validated facility protocol |
FAQs
1. What is a Paine Carpal Tunnel Retinaculotome used for?
It is designed for controlled division of the transverse carpal ligament during appropriate carpal tunnel release procedures.
2. What is the length of this retinaculotome?
The Paine Carpal Tunnel Retinaculotome has an overall length of 7¼ inches.
3. What anatomical structure is addressed with this instrument?
It is designed for procedures involving the transverse carpal ligament, also known as the flexor retinaculum.
4. Is this instrument used for carpal tunnel release surgery?
Yes. A carpal tunnel retinaculotome is specifically designed to assist with ligament division during appropriate carpal tunnel release techniques.
5. Which surgical specialty commonly uses this instrument?
It is primarily associated with hand surgery, orthopedic surgery, and related surgical procedures involving the wrist and carpal tunnel.
6. Can the Paine Retinaculotome be sterilized?
Reprocessing should be performed according to the manufacturer’s instructions and the healthcare facility’s validated cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization protocol.