Gosset Abdominal Retractor

Alm Retractor 4x4 prongs Alm Retractor is a device used during general surgical procedures that involve retracting tissue in small areas of the body. This retractor features 4x4 prongs that are available in sharp or blunt points depending on the type of tissue being held. The instrument is also self-retaining due to a mechanism that allows the surgeon to keep it in a desired place once it has been inserted.

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.

Deaver Retractor - Flat Handle, Curved End flat handle, flexible, curved end Deaver Retractor is flexible and includes a flat handle with a curved end. This uniquely shaped retractor allows the surgeon to have a more comfortable hold while positioning it during surgeries. These surgeries typically involve areas in the deep abdominal or chest cavity. The flexible nature of the slightly curved blade may help to prevent injury to the organs area being held. In order to accommodate certain cases, this instrument is offered in various blade widths and lengths.

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.