Abdominal Detachable Retractor
Abdominal Detachable Retractor
set includes: 1 pair of 2-1/2" (6.4 cm) wire lateral snap-on blades, 1 pair of 3-1/2" (8.8 cm) wire lateral snap-on blades & one (1) center blade
Balfour Abdominal Detachable Retractor is a system that includes one pair of 2 ½" wire lateral snap-on blades, one pair of 3 ½" wire lateral snap-on blades, and one center blade. The center blade is offered in a varity of sizes to accommodate patients. Its ideal function is to be used during a laparotomy in which abdominal incisions need to remain open to uncover the area. Additionally, this retractor is self-retaining, which allows it to be held in place to allow the surgeon to focus on the task and avoid holding it.
Abdominal Retractor
Abdominal Retractor
standard pattern
O'Sullivan-O'Connor Abdominal Retractor is a standard pattern that is available in a variety of choices. For example, the complete set includes the retractor frame with a variety of different blades and wingnuts, which may also each be purchased separately. Generally, this self-retaining retractor is utilized when a midline incision needs to be held open, but may also be applied in hysterectomies.
Abdominal Retractor – Deep Blades
Deep blades, two (2) each blades 1-3/4" x 4-1/4" (4.5 cm x 10.6 cm), w/ wingnuts
O'Sullivan-O'Connor Abdominal Retractor is available in complete sets that include deep blades that are either 3" or 4" in depth. The rest of the blades that are included are various sizes and shapes to account for the special needs of the operation. This retractor can be primarily used to hold abdominal incisions open and is also self-retaining to make it easier for the surgeon to perform the surgery without manually holding the device.
Abdominal Retractor W/ Fixed Side Blades – 2 1/2″ Deep
w/ fixed fenestrated side blades, 2-1/2" deep & center blade #2470-72 (3" x 2")
Balfour Abdominal Retractor with Fixed Side Blades incorporates 2 ½" deep fenestrated side blades that are attached onto the center blade, which is 3" wide x 2" deep. Two different sizes of this retractor are offered according to the maximum spread they provide. The side blades of this particular retractor can be pushed and held away from each other to open up an incision in the abdominal cavity.
Alm Retractor
Alm Retractor
4x4 prongs
Alm Retractor is a device used during general surgical procedures that involve retracting tissue in small areas of the body. This retractor features 4x4 prongs that are available in sharp or blunt points depending on the type of tissue being held. The instrument is also self-retaining due to a mechanism that allows the surgeon to keep it in a desired place once it has been inserted.
Army Retractor
Balfour Abdominal Retractor W/ Fixed Side Blades
w/ ratchet bar mechanism, w/ fixed fenestrated side blades, 7-1/8" (18.1 cm) maximum spread
Balfour Abdominal Retractor with Fixed Side Blades contains a ratchet bar mechanism and side blades that are fenestrated. These side blades are designed to push apart an incision while the ratchet holds the instrument in position. The solid center blade, however, can be lowered or raised to provide better visibility for the surgeon.
Balfour Abdominal Retractor W/ Fixed Side Blades – 4″ Deep
w/ fixed fenestrated side blades, 4" deep & center blade #2470-73 (3-3/8" x 2-1/2")
Balfour Abdominal Retractor with Fixed Side Blades contains fenestrated side blades that are fixed onto the instrument. This retractor is primarily used during surgeries in which large abdominal incisions need to be held open to provide more visibility to the surgeon. Moreover, the instrument is offered in different sized spreads to accommodate different patients.
Balfour Extra-Deep Center Blades
For balfour retractor systems w/ fixed side blades, 2-3/4" wide x 4" deep
Balfour Extra-Deep Center Blades consists of a 4" deep blade that is curved at a right-angle. This blade may be intended for larger patients or for accessing deeper areas of the abdominal cavity so that they can be held in place. Another feature of this center blade is that it contains loop holes in the center slot so that it can provide different spreads.
Balfour Fourth Blade Attachment
Balfour Fourth Blade Attachment
for detachable balfour retractor systems
Balfour Fourth Blade Attachment is especially designed to be used as an addition to the Detachable Balfour Retractor Systems. The long, flat blade can accommodate to different spread sizes to fit the needs of the procedure being conducted. It also contains an option for the right arm or left arm depending on the area of the abdominal wall that needs to be retracted.
Balfour Narrow Center Blade
Balfour Narrow Center Blade
for detachable balfour retractor systems
Balfour Narrow Center Blade consists of a flat blade on one end that is curved at a right angle. This blade also contains small lips on the edges to keep a large incision open. The handle of this instrument is fenestrated and has small loops that rods from lateral blades can fit onto in order to create the desired spread size.
Balfour Standard Center Blade – For Detachable System
Detachable System
for detachable balfour retractor systems
Balfour Standard Center Blade is designed to be used with the detachable Balfour Retractor Systems. This blade is offered in two different sizes and contains a curved blade with lips on the outer edge to keep an incision open. The handle of this center blade is fenestrated in the middle and includes placement holes so that it can spread to different sizes.