Balfour Supra-Pubic Center Blades

Deaver Retractor - Flat Handle flat handle, flexible Deaver Retractor with a flat handle contains a flexible curved blade that is offered in two different widths and lengths depending on the surgical requirements. During general operations, specifically the involvement of the abdominal or chest cavity, this retractor can allow the surgeon to move one side of the incision to access the area that needs attention. If a deeper section needs to be accessed, the longer and wider blade may be more beneficial.

Cushing Vein Retractor - Fenestrated Handle fenestrated handle Cushing Vein Retractor is a more light-weight instrument due to its fenestrated handle. The lengths can range from 9" to 16." This vein retractor can be used during general surgeries to retract veins or other small tissues. It may also be used in other medical procedures such as neurosurgery to pull back tissue.

Abdominal Retractor 6" (15.2 cm) x 3-1/4" (8.3 cm), 9-3/4" (24.5 cm) B.E. Glass Abdominal Retractor contains a flexible blade with a strong curve that is affixed to a handle for gripping purposes. This type of retractor is intended to be used during surgeries that require retracting or exposing the organs in order to provide better accessibility for the surgeon.

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.