Sternal Retractors – Aluminum

Bailey Rib Approximator Bailey Rib Approximator is ideally used in cardiothoracic procedures. This approximator is uniquely designed with two opposing claw heads to allow the ribs to be brought back to closure. A large dial is used for moving the claws and is held in place by a ratcheting system ensuring delicate precision but maintaining firm hold and stability through the procedure. This instrument is available in two sizes: pediatric and adult.

Aorta Retractor double-ended, blades w/ fine teeth, 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) & 5/8" (1.6 cm) long blades, 1/2" (1.3 cm) wide, 8" (20.3 cm) Cooley Aorta Retractor is ideally used in cardiothoracic surgeries in which aortic retraction is necessary. This instrument is comprised of premium German operating-room grade stainless steel. It is formed into a flat double-ended windowed metal strip with each blade equipped with fine teeth. This retractor is cleanly designed for optimal control when aortic retraction is necessary while allowing the surgical field to remain accessible.

Pediatric Rib Spreader arms & blades aluminum, ratchet bar stainless steel, spread: 3-7/8" (9.8 cm); arm length: 3-1/8" (7.9 cm); blades: 1-3/16" x 1-1/16" deep (3 x 2.7 cm) Haight-Finochietto Pediatric Rib Spreader is designed for use in cardiothoracic surgical procedures. This instrument is best used when more access is needed below the ribs and functions to create and maintain adequate access to the surgical field. This rib spreader has two arms, one of which can be adjusted to create the best fitting spread distance, as well as windowed blades to maintain uniform pressure over a larger surface area to reduce strain on the patient.

Rib Spreader stainless steel Finochietto Infant Rib Spreader is uniquely designed to fit the smaller size of an infant's rib cage white maintaining the same level of strength as the full sized instruments. This instrument features two arms which each have one windowed blade extending from them to allow a securing fit throughout the procedure. Additionally, this spreader is available with straight arms as well as curved to fit a wide variety of patient needs.