Sternal Retractor – Child

Pediatric Rib Spreader arms & blades aluminum, ratchet bar stainless steel, spread: 3-7/8" (9.8 cm); arm length: 3-1/8" (7.9 cm); blades: 1-3/16" x 1-1/16" deep (3 x 2.7 cm) Haight-Finochietto Pediatric Rib Spreader is designed for use in cardiothoracic surgical procedures. This instrument is best used when more access is needed below the ribs and functions to create and maintain adequate access to the surgical field. This rib spreader has two arms, one of which can be adjusted to create the best fitting spread distance, as well as windowed blades to maintain uniform pressure over a larger surface area to reduce strain on the patient.

Rib Spreader aluminum Casataneda Rib Spreader is a uniquely designed cardiothoracic instrument ideal for use in pediatric patients. This aluminum spreader has two arms which seamlessly transition into the attached blade structures. The arm and blade design on this instrument give the blades more length than traditionally thus transferring the pressure over a larger surface area and causing less deformity in smaller patients delicate structures. This instrument is available in three sizes: newborn, infant and child.

Direction of widest blade upon placement determines whether left or right, length: 6-1/2" (16.5 cm), spread: 3-3/4" (9.5 cm), large blade: 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) wide x 3" (7.5 cm) deep, small blade: 1" (2.5 cm) wide x 2-1/8" (5.4 cm) deep Darling Popliteal Retractor is ideally used in cardiothoracic surgical procedures. These retractors can be used when surgical maneuvers require manipulation and retraction of the popliteal veins and arteries. The unique scissor handle designs affords optimal maneuverability for delicate placement and retraction. The direction of the widest blade upon placement determines if it is left or right and this instrument is available in both.

Rib Spreader-Approximator stainless steel, spread: 3-1/2" (8.9 cm), arm length: 2-3/8" (6.0 cm), blades: 7/8" x 3/4" deep (2.2 x 1.9 cm) Finochietto Infant Rib Spreader-Approximator is a highly versatile instrument for infant cardiothoracic surgeries. This spreader-approximator is a multi purpose tool that can be used to separate the ribs to allow access to the surgical field by using the windowed lip blades. Uniquely, this instrument can also be used as an approximator to bring the ribs back to closure by utilizing the pointed hooks on the tip of each arm.