Shape Retractor

Balfour retractor systems w/ fixed side blades Balfour Standard Center Blade is especially designed to be used with the Balfour Retractor Systems with Fixed Side Blades. This center blade comes in two different sizes to accommodate the type of incision that needs to be held open.

Davis Brain Spatula malleable, 7" (17.5 cm) Davis Brain Spatula is 7" in length and comes in a variety of widths to accommodate different cases. This instrument is commonly used in neurology procedures to hold the opening in the brain while operating. The spatula is also malleable, which allows it to bend and fit the size or depth of the operated brain. Following the conclusion of the surgery, a small hammer is used to strike the spatula in order to restore it to its initial shape.

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.

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.