Jackson Trachea Tenculum Hook Surgical Medical ENT 6" Stainless Steel Instruments: Jackson Tracheal Hook is a handheld retractor used during tracheotomy procedures. The single, right angle hook is used to lift the trachea so an incision can be made. This product has a straight shaft with one smooth hook end to be held, which then tapers to the second hook end with one right angle prong to be used as the hook. The overall length is 6 inches.