Single Hook

For balfour retractor systems w/ fixed side blades, 2-3/4" wide x 4" deep Balfour Extra-Deep Center Blades consists of a 4" deep blade that is curved at a right-angle. This blade may be intended for larger patients or for accessing deeper areas of the abdominal cavity so that they can be held in place. Another feature of this center blade is that it contains loop holes in the center slot so that it can provide different spreads.

w/ ratchet bar mechanism, w/ fixed fenestrated side blades, 7-1/8" (18.1 cm) maximum spread Balfour Abdominal Retractor with Fixed Side Blades contains a ratchet bar mechanism and side blades that are fenestrated. These side blades are designed to push apart an incision while the ratchet holds the instrument in position. The solid center blade, however, can be lowered or raised to provide better visibility for the surgeon.

Davis Brain Spatula malleable, 7" (17.5 cm) Davis Brain Spatula is 7" in length and comes in a variety of widths to accommodate different cases. This instrument is commonly used in neurology procedures to hold the opening in the brain while operating. The spatula is also malleable, which allows it to bend and fit the size or depth of the operated brain. Following the conclusion of the surgery, a small hammer is used to strike the spatula in order to restore it to its initial shape.

Cottle Tenaculum angled, 6-1/4" (16.0 cm) Cottle Tenaculum has a long, slim handle with a hook that tapers into an angled point. The primary use of this hook is to grasp or hold tissue away from the surgical site in order to provide the surgeon with greater visibility to the area. This instrument is offered in a 6 ¼" length.