Sternal Retractor

Lung Retractors Allison Lung Retractor is a surgical instrument used in cardiothoracic procedures in which it is necessary to retract the lungs. This lung retractor is crafted with a solid hooked handle and a flat, spatula shaped blade. The lightweight design and wide, flat blade ensure the least amount of excessive pressure on lung tissue so as to maintain the maximum amount of ventilation through the procedure. This instrument is available in two blade sizes to accommodate a wide range of patients and surgical scenarios.

Child size, self-retaining w/ rack & pinion action, complete w/ 4 swivel blades, child, 4-1/2" (11.4 cm) arm length, 4-3/4" (12.0 cm) spread, 3/4" (1.9 cm) wide x 1" (2.5 cm) deep blade Ankeney Sternal Retractor is ideally used for cardiothoracic surgical procedures. It is most effectively used as a sternum separator allowing access to the surgical field and is unique designed with a self-retaining rack and pinion action for optimal function. This child size retractor includes 4 swivel blades.

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.

Atrial Valve Retractor Cooley Atrial Valve Retractor is a uniquely designed for use in cardiothoracic surgical procedures. This instrument is used particularly for atrial valve retraction and is perfectly suited to do so because of its bulb shaped handle for firm handling and angled head piece to allow manipulation while leaving the surgical field accessible. This instrument is available in three sizes: small, medium and large all of which are for a right sided approach. A left sided approach instrument is also available to accommodate a variety of surgical uses.