Gelpi Retractor

Abdominal Detachable Retractor set includes: 1 pair of 2-1/2" (6.4 cm) wire lateral snap-on blades, 1 pair of 3-1/2" (8.8 cm) wire lateral snap-on blades & one (1) center blade Balfour Abdominal Detachable Retractor is a system that includes one pair of 2 ½" wire lateral snap-on blades, one pair of 3 ½" wire lateral snap-on blades, and one center blade. The center blade is offered in a varity of sizes to accommodate patients. Its ideal function is to be used during a laparotomy in which abdominal incisions need to remain open to uncover the area. Additionally, this retractor is self-retaining, which allows it to be held in place to allow the surgeon to focus on the task and avoid holding it.

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.

Balfour Narrow Center Blade for detachable balfour retractor systems Balfour Narrow Center Blade consists of a flat blade on one end that is curved at a right angle. This blade also contains small lips on the edges to keep a large incision open. The handle of this instrument is fenestrated and has small loops that rods from lateral blades can fit onto in order to create the desired spread size.

Balfour retractor systems w/ fixed side blades Balfour Standard Center Blade is especially designed to be used with the Balfour Retractor Systems with Fixed Side Blades. This center blade comes in two different sizes to accommodate the type of incision that needs to be held open.