Alvi Small Charnley Style Locking Frame Set
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The Alvi Small Charnley Style Locking Frame Set is a specialized orthopedic surgical retraction system designed to provide controlled and sustained exposure during hip and other orthopedic procedures. Based on the Charnley-style locking frame concept, the system is intended to maintain soft tissue retraction without requiring continuous manual holding of the retractors, helping create a more stable operative field.
Retracting soft tissue effectively is an important part of orthopedic surgery, particularly during procedures involving the hip and surrounding anatomical structures. A locking frame system provides a structured method of positioning retractors and maintaining exposure throughout the procedure. The Alvi Small Charnley Style Locking Frame Set is designed for applications where a compact frame configuration is appropriate for the surgical approach and required exposure.
The locking frame allows compatible retractors to be positioned and secured according to the requirements of the procedure. Once appropriately positioned, the frame can help maintain consistent retraction while leaving the surgical team free to work with other instruments. This can be particularly useful during procedures where sustained exposure is required for visualization, preparation, or implant-related steps.
The small-size configuration is intended for situations where a more compact retraction system is appropriate. Its design can help provide controlled access without unnecessarily occupying the surrounding operative field. The exact positioning and selection of retractors should always be determined by the surgeon according to patient anatomy, surgical approach, and procedural requirements.
The Alvi Small Charnley Style Locking Frame Set can be incorporated into orthopedic hip surgery instrument collections, arthroplasty trays, and other surgical sets requiring a reusable locking retractor system. It may be used alongside orthopedic retractors, femoral preparation instruments, acetabular instruments, and other procedure-specific tools.
The frame and associated components are typically manufactured from durable surgical-grade stainless steel or other materials suitable for professional surgical instrumentation. Strong construction is important for maintaining frame stability and supporting controlled retraction during surgery. Stainless steel components also provide corrosion resistance when appropriately cleaned, dried, sterilized, and maintained.
One of the primary benefits of a locking frame system is sustained retraction. Unlike handheld retractors that require continuous manual positioning, a locking frame can provide a stable support structure for appropriately selected retractors. This may help improve operating-room efficiency and allow surgical personnel to concentrate on other aspects of the procedure.
Following use, all reusable components should be thoroughly cleaned according to validated healthcare-facility instrument-processing procedures. Particular attention should be given to locking mechanisms, attachment points, frame surfaces, and retractor connections where biological material or surgical debris may accumulate.
Before sterilization, the frame and all associated components should be inspected for deformation, corrosion, damaged locking mechanisms, cracks, or other abnormalities. Sterilization should follow the manufacturer's validated instructions and the healthcare facility's approved sterilization protocol. Proper cleaning, inspection, sterilization, handling, and storage help maintain the system's mechanical performance and service life.
The Alvi Small Charnley Style Locking Frame Set provides a specialized solution for controlled and sustained orthopedic retraction. Its compact locking-frame design and durable construction make it suitable for professional surgical environments where stable soft tissue exposure is required.
Key Features
- Small-size Charnley-style locking frame configuration
- Designed for controlled orthopedic soft tissue retraction
- Supports sustained operative exposure
- Suitable for hip and orthopedic surgical procedures
- Locking frame helps maintain retractor positioning
- Reduces the need for continuous manual retraction
- Compact configuration for appropriate surgical approaches
- Durable surgical-grade instrument construction
- Suitable for professional orthopedic operating environments
- Compatible with validated cleaning and sterilization procedures
- Designed for reusable surgical applications when supplied as reusable
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Alvi Small Charnley Style Locking Frame Set |
| Instrument Type | Locking Retractor Frame Set |
| Style | Charnley Style |
| Size | Small |
| Surgical Specialty | Orthopedic Surgery |
| Primary Application | Soft Tissue Retraction |
| Primary Use | Surgical Exposure |
| Frame Type | Locking Frame |
| Construction | Surgical-Grade Instrument Material |
| Instrument Type | Reusable, When Supplied for Reuse |
| Sterilization | Validated Surgical Sterilization Process |
| Intended Users | Trained Healthcare Professionals |
FAQs
What is the Alvi Small Charnley Style Locking Frame Set?
It is a specialized orthopedic retraction system designed to provide controlled and sustained soft tissue exposure during surgical procedures.
What is a Charnley-style locking frame used for?
A Charnley-style locking frame is used to support retractors and maintain controlled soft tissue retraction during orthopedic procedures, particularly when sustained exposure is required.
What are the benefits of a locking retractor frame?
A locking frame can maintain appropriately positioned retractors without requiring continuous manual holding, helping provide consistent operative exposure.
Is the Alvi Small Charnley Frame suitable for hip surgery?
It is designed for orthopedic applications where controlled exposure is required and may be incorporated into appropriate hip surgery and arthroplasty instrument sets.
Why choose a small Charnley-style frame?
The small configuration provides a more compact retraction system for surgical approaches where a smaller frame is appropriate for the patient's anatomy and required exposure.
What material is a Charnley-style locking frame made from?
Reusable orthopedic frame systems are commonly manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel or other durable materials suitable for surgical instrumentation.
Is the Alvi Small Charnley Style Locking Frame Set reusable?
When supplied as a reusable system, the components can be cleaned, inspected, sterilized, and reused according to the manufacturer's instructions and validated facility protocols.
How should the locking frame be sterilized?
All reusable components should be thoroughly cleaned and inspected before sterilization. The sterilization method should follow the manufacturer's validated instructions and healthcare-facility protocol.