Rib Retractors

Rib Spreader curved arms, rack & pinion action, 2 pair detachable blades, arm length: 7-7/8" (20.0 cm), large blade: 2-1/2" (6.5 cm) wide x 3" (7.5 cm) deep Burford-Finochietto Rib Spreader is a highly-customizable instrument utilized in cardiothoracic procedures that is formed from aluminum or stainless steel and is used to keep the surgical field accessible. This rib spreaders come equipped with two curved arms as well as two pairs of detachable blades each of which is fenestrated to allow a dispersal of pressure over a larger surface area reducing deformation and is available in three spread sizes: 8", 10" and 12".

Crawford Aorta Retractor Crawford Aorta Retractor is a specialized surgical instrument made for aortic retraction in cardiothoracic surgeries. This aortic retractor can be used in procedures such as in aortic valve replacement where an incision is made around the aorta and the retractor can be used to expose the valve. This instrument is available in two blade sizes to accommodate a wide array of patients and aortic sizes.

Rib Spreader aluminum Casataneda Rib Spreader is a uniquely designed cardiothoracic instrument ideal for use in pediatric patients. This aluminum spreader has two arms which seamlessly transition into the attached blade structures. The arm and blade design on this instrument give the blades more length than traditionally thus transferring the pressure over a larger surface area and causing less deformity in smaller patients delicate structures. This instrument is available in three sizes: newborn, infant and child.

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.