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w/ fixed fenestrated side blades, 4" deep & center blade #2470-73 (3-3/8" x 2-1/2") Balfour Abdominal Retractor with Fixed Side Blades contains fenestrated side blades that are fixed onto the instrument. This retractor is primarily used during surgeries in which large abdominal incisions need to be held open to provide more visibility to the surgeon. Moreover, the instrument is offered in different sized spreads to accommodate different patients.

Balfour Wide Center Blade for detachable balfour retractor systems Balfour Wide Center Blade features a wide blade that comes in two different depths depending on the area that needs to be retracted. The basic purpose of this instrument is to keep the edges of an incision separate, such as those in the abdominal area. Furthermore, this center blade is specially designed for the detachable Balfour Retractor Systems.

Crile Retractor double-ended, 3.0 mm x 11.0 mm & 6.0 mm x 20.0 mm blades, 4-1/2" (11.4 cm) Crile Retractor is a hand-held instrument that can hold back tissue or organs so that the surgical site can be accessed. This retractor has a wide body and right-angle blades on each end to maintain the desired position once inserted around the edges of an incision. It is offered in a 4 ½" length, which is idea for smaller openings.

Deaver Retractor - Flat Handle flat handle, flexible Deaver Retractor with a flat handle contains a flexible curved blade that is offered in two different widths and lengths depending on the surgical requirements. During general operations, specifically the involvement of the abdominal or chest cavity, this retractor can allow the surgeon to move one side of the incision to access the area that needs attention. If a deeper section needs to be accessed, the longer and wider blade may be more beneficial.