Sternal Retractor – Adult

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-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.

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 - 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.