Malleable Center Blade – For Detachable Balfour System

For detachable balfour retractor systems Horgan Malleable Center Blade is designed to be used with the Balfour Retractor Systems and can be detached once applied. This blade is 6 ½" long and can be used during operations that require deeper incisions or allowing access into deeper cavities. Furthermore, the blade can be customized to each individual person due to its malleability.

Malleable Center Blade – For Fixed Balfour System

For balfour retractor systems w/ fixed side blades, 2" wide x 5" deep Horgan Malleable Center Blade is 2" wide x 5" deep and is ideal for abdominal operations. Not only can this blade access deeper areas of the abdominal cavity, but it can also be formed or bent into a desired angle or depth. This instrument is also protected by the Lexis Industry manufacturer warranty on defects in materials and workmanship.

Mathieu Retractor

Mathieu Retractor double-ended, 6-1/2" (16.5 cm) Mathieu Retractor is double-ended with blunt or sharp points and is 6 ½" in length. One end of the retractor includes a three pronged rake that can pull or hold back tissue. Additionally, the other end can be used to retract tissue due to its right-angled bend.

Mayo Abdominal Retractor

Retractor 2-3/4" (70.0 mm) wide, 10" (25.0 cm) Mayo Abdominal Retractor is a hand-held instrument that is primarily used in surgical procedures that require keeping the abdominal cavity open. This retractor is 10" in length and contains a handle with a finger indent to rest the finger on and provide better maneuvering. Furthermore, the 2 ¾" wide blade has a cup-shaped curve so that the edge of the incision does not slip out of place.

Mayo-Adams Retractor

Mayo-Adams Retractor removable center blade, 6-3/4" (17.1 cm) Mayo-Adams Retractor is designed with ring-handles and U-shaped blades that curve outward. This device can be moved up and down the shaft of the center blade that it connects to, which can be removed if needed. This self-retaining retractor is primarily used for procedures such as a carotid endarterectomy.

Mayo-Collin Retractor

Mayo-Collin Retractor double-ended, set of 2, 6" (15.0 cm) Mayo-Collin Retractor is a 6" long instrument that comes in a set of two and is comprised of premium German operating-room grade stainless steel. When an incision is made during a surgical procedure, this retractor can be used to hold the tissue apart to keep it from obscuring the surgeon's view. The blades are double-ended and are cut in the middle to resemble thick, blunt prongs, which may reduce trauma to the area that they applied.

McGannon Retractor

McGannon Retractor fenestrated blade, 2.5 mm wide, 5" (12.7 cm) McGannon Retractor is intended for holding back tissue in smaller or shallower wounds. For this reason, a 2.5 mm wide fenestrated blade is used and provides a more delicate retraction. The long, thin handle also may contribute to the ease of use for the surgeon to maneuver and handle the instrument.

Meyerding Finger Retractor

Meyerding Finger Retractor 7" (17.8 cm) Meyerding Finger Retractor is 7" in length and is available in a variety of styles. These styles, for example, include different blade lengths and patterns to suit the special needs of the surgery. This retractor contains only one ring on the handle and is commonly used to retract skin at small or narrow areas.  

Meyerding Retractor

Meyerding Retractor toothed edge Meyerding Retractor includes a curved blade with a toothed edge most commonly used in orthopedic surgeries in order to hold back, or retract, larger muscles. The thick handle of this instrument has a small hook that curves upward in order for the surgeon to have a better grip.

Meyerding Skin Hook & Retractor

Meyerding Skin Hook & Retractor double-ended, solid blades, 5/8" x 3/16" (16.0 mm x 5.0 mm) wide, 6-1/4" (15.9 cm) Meyerding Retractor with a right angle curved blade that contains a toothed edge. The ultimate use for this hand-held instrument is in general surgical procedures that require the retraction of large muscles such the repair of a pelvic fracture. The retractor is available in different sized blades and lengths to accommodate various scenarios.

Murphy Gall Bladder Retractor

Murphy Gall Bladder Retractor 11" (28.0 cm) Murphy Gall Bladder Retractor is an 11" long instrument that can delve deep inside the abdominal cavity during procedures such as a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This type of procedure requires an incision to be made in the abdomen so that the gallbladder can be removed. The removal is assisted by this retractor, which contains a long and curved blade on one end that is able to pull back the gall bladder. This blade is offered in two different sizes for different surgical needs.

Murphy Retractor

Murphy Retractor 7-3/4" (19.5 cm) Murphy Retractor is a handheld 7 3/4" instrument with different sized prongs and the option of sharp or blunt tips depending on the type of tissue being retracted. During general operations when a surgeon needs to be exposed to a certain area in the body, the retractor can be used to hold back the wound. The finger grips at the end of the handle provide better maneuvaribility.