Rib Retractors

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 stainless steel. Haight Pediatric Rib spreader is well suited for use in pediatric patients in cardiothoracic surgical procedures. Its lightweight stainless steel construction and fenestrated blades allow it to be strongly built but uniquely crafted to distribute force so as not to cause undue stress on the patient. This instrument is available in two different arm lengths so as to accommodate a variety of patients.

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.

Cochran Pediatric Retractor 6-1/2" (16.5 cm) long Cochran Pediatric Retractors are hand held retractors that can serve many retracting purposes in pediatric abdominal operations. The retractor is offered in a variety of widths to facilitate various procedures and patient sizes. It is made in Germany by expert instrument manufacturers and given a dull satin finish to reduce glare.