Rib Retractors

Bailey-Gibbon Rib Approximator w/ extended three-pronged blades, 6-3/4" (17.0 cm) Baily-Gibbon Rib Approximator is an instrument used in cardiothoracic surgical procedures. This rib approximator comes equipped with extended three-pronged blades which gives it better gripping ability during rib approximation. A ratcheting mechanism with a large dial are used to set the claws at variable spreads and then bring them closer together.

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 - Child child size, 2 pairs of blades, spread: 6-1/4" (16.0 cm), arm length: 4-1/8" (10.5 cm), blades: 7/8" x 1" (2.3 cm x 2.5 cm), 1-1/4" x 1-3/8" (3.3 cm x 3.5 cm), 1-5/8" x 1-3/8" (4.3 cm x 3.5 cm), 1-3/4" x 2" (4.5 cm x 5.0 cm) Burford-Finochietto Rib Spreader is a highly-customizable instrument utilized in cardiothoracic procedures that is formed from aluminum and is used to keep the surgical field accessible in pediatric patients. This rib spreader comes equipped with two curved arms and is designed to allow a dispersal of pressure over a larger surface area reducing deformation.

Aorta Retractor double-ended, blades w/ fine teeth, 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) & 5/8" (1.6 cm) long blades, 1/2" (1.3 cm) wide, 8" (20.3 cm) Cooley Aorta Retractor is ideally used in cardiothoracic surgeries in which aortic retraction is necessary. This instrument is comprised of premium German operating-room grade stainless steel. It is formed into a flat double-ended windowed metal strip with each blade equipped with fine teeth. This retractor is cleanly designed for optimal control when aortic retraction is necessary while allowing the surgical field to remain accessible.