Valve Retractor

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.

Sternal Retractor stainless steel, spread: 1-2/5" (36.0 mm), arm length 1-2/5" (36.0 mm), blades 9/32" x 9/32" (7.0 mm long x 7.0 mm deep) Pediatric Finochietto Retractor is used in thoracic pediatric surgeries to grant greater access to the surgical field. It features a ratchet mechanism for easy accomplishment of appropriate retraction. The retractor is manufactured in Germany by expert instrument makers, and is comprised of operating room grade stainless steel.

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.

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".