Rib Spreader & Scapula Retractor

Bailey Rib Approximator Bailey Rib Approximator is ideally used in cardiothoracic procedures. This approximator is uniquely designed with two opposing claw heads to allow the ribs to be brought back to closure. A large dial is used for moving the claws and is held in place by a ratcheting system ensuring delicate precision but maintaining firm hold and stability through the procedure. This instrument is available in two sizes: pediatric and adult.

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.

Rib Retractors aluminum arms & blades Cooley Rib Retractor is the ideal instrument for use during cardiothoracic procedures when there is an absolute need to keep the surgical field open by spreading the ribs. These retractors are crafted from aluminum and have two arms with a lip that allows it to be inserted between the ribs and and adjustable ratchet which gives precise control of the amount of spread. This instrument is available in two sizes: adult and pediatric.

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.