The Quinelato TMJ Retractor #2 addresses the posterior border of the mandibular condyle. It seats behind the condylar head to draw the retrodiscal tissue and capsule backward, opening the rear compartment of the temporomandibular joint to direct view.
Key Features
Posterior Condylar Border Profile — the working end sits behind the condylar head against its rear margin.
Contoured Retrodiscal Blade — shaped for the confined space behind the condyle occupied by retrodiscal tissue.
Protective Blade Margins — borders finished to guard the vascular retrodiscal bed held under tension.
Stable Posterior Hold — keeps the rear compartment open without repeated repositioning during the case.
Durable Autoclavable Steel — stainless construction that withstands routine sterilization without degradation.
Technical Specifications
Material: Surgical stainless steel
Instrument Type: Temporomandibular joint retractor
Anatomical Target: Posterior border of the mandibular condyle
Designation: #2
Reprocessing: Autoclavable at 134 °C (273 °F)
Purpose: Retraction and protection of soft tissue at the posterior border of the mandibular condyle during temporomandibular joint surgery
Certifications: FDA Approved, MDSAP, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016
Country of Manufacture: Brazil
Package Includes: 1 x TMJ Retractor #2
Clinical Applications
Posterior joint compartment exploration — opening the space behind the condyle for inspection of the retrodiscal attachment.
Condylar fracture reduction — exposing the rear aspect of the condyle so displaced segments can be brought back into position.
Adhesion release and joint lavage — maintaining access behind the condylar head while fibrous bands are freed.
Reaching behind the condylar head?
The Quinelato TMJ Retractor #2 opens the posterior joint compartment with a steady, protected hold.
