Rib Spreader-Approximator

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.

Sternal Retractors - Stainless Steel Cooley Sternal Retractors are ideally used during cardiothoracic procedures to help create and maintain a sufficient opening in the sternum to allow comfortable access to the surgical field. This instrument is forged from durable operating room grade stainless stell. This sternal retractor comes in a variety of different sizes to accommodate child and adult cases.

Bailey-Gibbon Rib Approximator w/ extended three-pronged blades, 6-3/4" (17.0 cm) Baily-Gibbon Rib Approximator is an instrument used in cardiothoracic surgical procedures. This rib approximator comes equipped with extended three-pronged blades which gives it better gripping ability during rib approximation. A ratcheting mechanism with a large dial are used to set the claws at variable spreads and then bring them closer together.

Valve Retractor Ionescu Valve Retractor is designed to retract and maneuver the various valves and vessels during cardiovascular surgery. It is offered in double-ended versions in various sizes and a leaflet configuration to accommodate various procedures and patient sizes. The Ionescu Valve Retractor is crafted in Germany from operating room grade stainless steel and polished to have a glare reducing dull satin finish.