Rib Spreader – Child

Scapula Retractor Scapula Retractor is a highly useful tool used in cardiothoracic surgical procedures. The ribbed handle increases gripping while the hooked blade allows for a stable hold on the scapula to give unobstructed access to the surgical field. The slotted blade design also increases surface area so as to reduce strain on the bone. This instrument is available in two different blade sizes for to suite a variety of different patient sizes.

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".

Valve Retractor Ionescu Valve Retractor is designed to retract and maneuver the various valves and vessels during cardiovascular surgery. It is offered in double-ended versions in various sizes and a leaflet configuration to accommodate various procedures and patient sizes. The Ionescu Valve Retractor is crafted in Germany from operating room grade stainless steel and polished to have a glare reducing dull satin finish.

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.