Rib Retractors

Sternal Retractor - Adult adult size Ankeney Sternal Retractor is ideally used for cardiothoracic surgical procedures. It is most effectively used as a sternum separator allowing access to the surgical field and is unique designed with a self-retaining rack and pinion action for optimal function. This adult size retractor includes 6 detachable swivel blades.

Sternal Retractor titanium, spread: 3-3/20" (80.0 mm), arm length 2-1/4" (57.0 mm), blades 3/4" x 3/4" (20.0 mm long x 20.0 mm deep) Pediatric Finochietto Retractor is used in thoracic pediatric surgeries to grant greater access to the surgical field. It features blue anodized titanium construction for more strength and less weight, and has an easily adjustable ratchet mechanism used to achieve the desired retraction. The titanium also makes this item non-magnetic.

Rib Spreader curved arms, rack & pinion action, 2 pair detachable blades, arm length: 7-7/8" (20.0 cm), large blade: 2-1/2" (6.5 cm) wide x 3" (7.5 cm) deep Burford-Finochietto Rib Spreader is a highly-customizable instrument utilized in cardiothoracic procedures that is formed from aluminum or stainless steel and is used to keep the surgical field accessible. This rib spreaders come equipped with two curved arms as well as two pairs of detachable blades each of which is fenestrated to allow a dispersal of pressure over a larger surface area reducing deformation and is available in three spread sizes: 8", 10" and 12".

Scapula Retractor Scapula Retractor is a highly useful tool used in cardiothoracic surgical procedures. The ribbed handle increases gripping while the hooked blade allows for a stable hold on the scapula to give unobstructed access to the surgical field. The slotted blade design also increases surface area so as to reduce strain on the bone. This instrument is available in two different blade sizes for to suite a variety of different patient sizes.