Balfour Fourth Blade Attachment

For balfour retractor systems w/ fixed side blades Balfour Supra-Pubic Center Blade is available in different sizes to accommodate different surgical procedures and patients. The blade is curved and has lips around the edges to assist in operations such as a Suprapubic Cystostomy. This center blade may also be detached when used with the Balfour Retractor Systems.

Cottle Tenaculum angled, 6-1/4" (16.0 cm) Cottle Tenaculum has a long, slim handle with a hook that tapers into an angled point. The primary use of this hook is to grasp or hold tissue away from the surgical site in order to provide the surgeon with greater visibility to the area. This instrument is offered in a 6 ¼" length.

Deaver Retractor - Flat Handle, Curved End flat handle, flexible, curved end Deaver Retractor is flexible and includes a flat handle with a curved end. This uniquely shaped retractor allows the surgeon to have a more comfortable hold while positioning it during surgeries. These surgeries typically involve areas in the deep abdominal or chest cavity. The flexible nature of the slightly curved blade may help to prevent injury to the organs area being held. In order to accommodate certain cases, this instrument is offered in various blade widths and lengths.

Knurled handle, 6" (15.2 cm), sharp Barsky Skin Hook can be used in various medical procedures where skin or soft tissue needs to be maneuvered, such as procedures involving plastic surgery or ophthalmology. The knurled handle contributes to a better grip for the surgeon, and the hook at the end contains a sharp prong that can be single or double. The high quality stainless steel used to produce this instrument may help to prevent bacteria from adhering to its surface during an operation.