Sternal Retractor – 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.

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.

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.

Carotid Retractor Henly Carotid Retractor is ideally suited for cardiothoracic surgical use as a carotid retractor thought it has some other applications as well. The ring handle design makes it easy to manipulate while the addition of the third retractor blade makes it uniquely suited for increased access to the surgical field. A complete set includes a modified weitlaner frame and comes with three center blades.