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Balfour Self-Retaining Retractor 8.2 cm (3.2)

  • This Bookwalter-style Balfour retractor supports bladder retraction during open procedures.
  • Its 3 1/4" blade provides a defined profile for tissue retraction.
  • The 3" blade dimension supports focused access within the operative field.
  • Balfour-style construction helps maintain exposure while supporting organized surgical workflow.
  • Its retractor format suits Cardiovascular, General Surgery, and Neurosurgery workflows.
  • Specified blade dimensions support targeted access where bladder exposure is required.

Brand: surgivalley

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OEM & International Cross-Reference Equivalents
UNIVERSAL NOMENCLATURE EU MDR 2017/745 & US FDA GUDID Classification
EMDN (EUDAMED): L0102
SURGICAL RETRACTORS, REUSABLE
GMDN Code: 35212
General surgery retractor
Manufacturer / Benchmark Catalog Number (REF) Specification Match
Aesculap H20-570-18 Exact Pattern Match
Innomed VGD50-20 Exact Pattern Match
Medline PF93722 Exact Pattern Match
Symmetry Surgical 24-7010 Exact Pattern Match
Teleflex 165133 Exact Pattern Match

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Focused Retraction for Controlled Surgical Access

The Bookwalter-Style Balfour bladder retractor is a surgical retractor designed to help maintain access around the bladder during operative exposure. Its 3 1/4" x 3" blade provides a defined retraction surface for positioning within a Bookwalter-style setup, helping keep the instrument’s purpose clear during demanding procedures. The familiar Balfour-style configuration supports organized handling and can fit naturally into workflows requiring sustained tissue retraction and visualization. It may be used across cardiovascular, general surgery, and neurosurgery settings when the operative approach calls for bladder-area retraction as part of the planned exposure.

Use Cases

  • Support bladder-area retraction during general surgery procedures requiring organized operative exposure.
  • Use within a Bookwalter-style retractor setup when a defined 3 1/4" x 3" blade is appropriate for the planned access.
  • In cardiovascular surgery workflows, incorporate the blade when the operative approach includes a need for bladder-area retraction.
  • In neurosurgery-related operative workflows, use where the planned approach calls for bladder-area retraction and compatible retractor instrumentation.
  • Position and adjust the retractor as part of a coordinated surgical setup while maintaining attention to tissue handling and visualization.

Specifications

Care & Reprocessing

  • Clean and reprocess the retractor according to facility procedures and the applicable manufacturer instructions for use.
  • Inspect the blade and working surfaces before and after use for visible soil, damage, distortion, or other conditions that could affect handling.
  • Handle the blade carefully during setup, cleaning, and transport to help prevent unintended bending or surface damage.
  • Store the retractor in a manner that protects the blade from impact and keeps it organized with compatible surgical instrumentation.

Specifications

Model / PatternBalfour
Overall Length8.2 cm (3.2")
Length (cm)8.2 cm
Width3 1/4" × 3" blade
Coating/MaterialAISI 420 German Stainless Steel

General use; follow facility protocols.

Technical Specifications

Coating/MaterialAISI 420 German Stainless Steel
Width3 1/4" × 3" blade

Available Size & Length Options

This product is available in 14 different size & length options. Select an option to view its details.

Overall Length 8.2 cm (3.2")
Length (cm) 8.2 cm
Width 3 1/4" × 3" blade
Coating/Material AISI 420 German Stainless Steel
Tip Type Standard
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