Balfour Extra-Deep Center Blades

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.

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.

Center Blades for balfour retractor systems w/ fixed side blade Balfour Supra-Pubic Center Blades can be useful during procedures such as a Suprapubic cystotomy. When the bladder is retracted, this instrument provides the surgeon with a larger viewing area so that the procedure can be conducted. This blade is presented in two different sizes.