Ribbon Retractor

Double-ended, 6.0 mm & 11.0 mm, 7-1/8" (18.0 cm) Cope Retractor is a double-ended surgical instrument primarily used to pull back skin or organs that may obstruct the operating area. The main features of this retractor are its different shaped blades. For example, one end contains a strongly curved blade with a lip. The other end, however, contains a sharp, right angle blade with a ridge on the tip.

Deaver Retractor - Flat Handle flat handle, flexible Deaver Retractor with a flat handle contains a flexible curved blade that is offered in two different widths and lengths depending on the surgical requirements. During general operations, specifically the involvement of the abdominal or chest cavity, this retractor can allow the surgeon to move one side of the incision to access the area that needs attention. If a deeper section needs to be accessed, the longer and wider blade may be more beneficial.

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.

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.