Engaging seamlessly with the Phantom Blade series Cross-Cut™ Ball-Snap-Type Connector, a variable length hand-held retractor emerges as a new standard for gentle tissue and muscle hand-held retraction. The one-of-a-kind, Cross-Cut design eliminates blade movement through positive engagement with its groove design. The Retractor Blade from the handheld retractor is transitioned to a self-retaining transverse retractor by engaging the blade with the side-loading retractor arm, minimizing surgical disruption.