Rib Spreader

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.

Titanium, 2 pairs of interchangeable blades, spread: 2" (52.0 mm), arm length: 1-5/8" (40.0 mm), blades: 3/8" long x 3/5" deep (10.0 mm long x 15.0 mm deep), 3/4" x 3/5" (20.0 mm long x 15.0 mm deep) Pediatric sternal retractor is used in pediatric thoracic operations to separate the chest and allow surgeons to access the heart and lungs. It is made of non-magnetic, blue anodized titanium, and thus is extremely strong and lightweight.

Sternal Retractor 6" (15.0 cm) arm length, 1-1/2" (4.0 cm) blade width, 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) blade depth, 8" (20.0 cm) spread Favaloro Morse Sternal Retractor is an adjustable sternal retractor that is used in cardiovascular surgeries. This instrument can be used to spread open up the space created in the sternum thus allowing more direct access to the surgical field. The retractor is strongly built but comes equipped with adjustable blades to allows insertion and subsequent spreading.

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.