Tracheal Tenaculum

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.

Knurled handle, 6" (15.2 cm), sharp Barsky Skin Hook can be used in various medical procedures where skin or soft tissue needs to be maneuvered, such as procedures involving plastic surgery or ophthalmology. The knurled handle contributes to a better grip for the surgeon, and the hook at the end contains a sharp prong that can be single or double. The high quality stainless steel used to produce this instrument may help to prevent bacteria from adhering to its surface during an operation.

For balfour retractor systems w/ fixed side blades Balfour Supra-Pubic Center Blade is available in different sizes to accommodate different surgical procedures and patients. The blade is curved and has lips around the edges to assist in operations such as a Suprapubic Cystostomy. This center blade may also be detached when used with the Balfour Retractor Systems.

Cushing Vein Retractor - Fenestrated Handle fenestrated handle Cushing Vein Retractor is a more light-weight instrument due to its fenestrated handle. The lengths can range from 9" to 16." This vein retractor can be used during general surgeries to retract veins or other small tissues. It may also be used in other medical procedures such as neurosurgery to pull back tissue.