Bookwalter Style Gelpi Retractor Blade Single Sharp Point for Cardiovascular General Surgery and Neurosurgery

Focused Retraction Support Across Surgical Workflows

The Bookwalter Style Gelpi Retractor Blade Single Sharp Point is a retractor component intended to support tissue retraction and maintain access within an operative field. Its single sharp point provides a focused contact design for positioning in applications across cardiovascular surgery, general surgery, and neurosurgery. Used within an appropriate Bookwalter-style retraction setup, the blade can support controlled exposure while helping organize the working area during demanding procedures. Its focused tip configuration suits professionals seeking a practical retraction option for specialty workflows where access, visualization, and instrument handling are important considerations.

Use Cases

• Support tissue retraction during cardiovascular surgical procedures.
• Assist with operative-field access in general surgery workflows.
• Support exposure and retraction tasks in neurosurgical procedures.
• Use as a Bookwalter-style retractor blade component when a single sharp point is appropriate for the planned setup.

Specifications

Care & Handling

• Clean the blade promptly after use according to facility protocols and the applicable instructions for use.
• Inspect the sharp point and blade surfaces before handling and use; remove from service if damage or deformation is observed.
• Handle the point carefully during cleaning, setup, transport, and storage to help protect personnel and the instrument.
• Store in a manner that protects the blade from contact damage and keeps it organized with compatible retraction components.

Specifications

General use; follow facility protocols.