Hanasaki Lid Speculum, Nasal Approach — Overview

The Hanasaki Lid Speculum, Nasal Approach (SA-661-hs family) is a compact eyelid retractor available in 5mm and 7mm blade sizes, in stainless steel or titanium, sized toward the smaller end of the adult and pediatric-adjacent range for procedures needing a narrower, lower-profile retractor.

Compact Blade Sizing

The 5mm and 7mm blade sizes are smaller than most general-purpose adult specula, making this design suited to patients with a notably narrow palpebral fissure, pediatric-adjacent cases just outside standard infant sizing, or procedures where a minimal, low-profile retractor footprint is specifically desired — for example, where working space around the eye is especially constrained.

Materials

Available in stainless steel, for durable general use, or titanium, for reduced weight and enhanced long-term corrosion resistance — the standard trade-off that applies across the broader range of ophthalmic instruments offered in both materials.

Nasal Approach Configuration

The instrument body is positioned to clear the nasal quadrant, the standard configuration for most anterior segment and cataract procedures where the surgeon's working instruments approach from the nasal side.

Clinical Use

This speculum is used in anterior segment procedures on patients with narrower palpebral fissures, and in cases specifically calling for a compact, minimal-footprint retractor rather than a standard adult-sized instrument.

Sterilization and Care

Fully autoclavable in both material options. Given the compact scale, routine pre-use inspection for arm deformation or reduced spring tension is important, as small tolerances matter more at this size.

Ordering

The Hanasaki Lid Speculum, Nasal Approach, is available as SA-661-27 (5mm stainless steel), SA-660-27 (7mm stainless steel), SA-661-27T (5mm titanium), and SA-660-27T (7mm titanium). Scatter Instruments supplies this range internationally to hospitals, surgery centers, and distributors, with bulk pricing and OEM or private-label branding available on request.