Sternal Retractor

Sternal Retractors - Stainless Steel Cooley Sternal Retractors are ideally used during cardiothoracic procedures to help create and maintain a sufficient opening in the sternum to allow comfortable access to the surgical field. This instrument is forged from durable operating room grade stainless stell. This sternal retractor comes in a variety of different sizes to accommodate child and adult cases.

Pediatric Rib Spreader arms & blades aluminum, ratchet bar stainless steel, spread: 3-7/8" (9.8 cm); arm length: 3-1/8" (7.9 cm); blades: 1-3/16" x 1-1/16" deep (3 x 2.7 cm) Haight-Finochietto Pediatric Rib Spreader is designed for use in cardiothoracic surgical procedures. This instrument is best used when more access is needed below the ribs and functions to create and maintain adequate access to the surgical field. This rib spreader has two arms, one of which can be adjusted to create the best fitting spread distance, as well as windowed blades to maintain uniform pressure over a larger surface area to reduce strain on the patient.

Rib Spreader-Approximator stainless steel, spread: 3-1/2" (8.9 cm), arm length: 2-3/8" (6.0 cm), blades: 7/8" x 3/4" deep (2.2 x 1.9 cm) Finochietto Infant Rib Spreader-Approximator is a highly versatile instrument for infant cardiothoracic surgeries. This spreader-approximator is a multi purpose tool that can be used to separate the ribs to allow access to the surgical field by using the windowed lip blades. Uniquely, this instrument can also be used as an approximator to bring the ribs back to closure by utilizing the pointed hooks on the tip of each arm.

Lung Retractors Allison Lung Retractor is a surgical instrument used in cardiothoracic procedures in which it is necessary to retract the lungs. This lung retractor is crafted with a solid hooked handle and a flat, spatula shaped blade. The lightweight design and wide, flat blade ensure the least amount of excessive pressure on lung tissue so as to maintain the maximum amount of ventilation through the procedure. This instrument is available in two blade sizes to accommodate a wide range of patients and surgical scenarios.