Deaver Surgical Retractor 11.4 cm (4.5)

Focused Retraction for Controlled Surgical Access

The Bookwalter-Style Deaver retractor is a surgical retractor designed to hold tissue aside and support visualization during open procedures. Its 4 1/2-inch by 1 1/2-inch blade provides a defined working profile for positioning within the operative field, helping teams maintain access while instruments and hands are used for the next procedural task. Suitable for applications across cardiovascular surgery, general surgery, and neurosurgery, it supports deliberate tissue handling and organized exposure without adding unnecessary complexity to the setup. The Deaver-style form is useful when a stable, manually positioned retraction surface is needed during routine surgical workflows.

Use Cases

• Support tissue retraction and exposure during open cardiovascular procedures.
• Maintain access to the operative field during general surgical dissection and visualization.
• Assist with controlled tissue positioning during neurosurgical approaches where a defined retraction surface is appropriate.
• Use as part of a Bookwalter-style retraction setup when manually positioning a Deaver-pattern blade.
• Help preserve organized working space while surgical instruments and staff access the field.

Specifications

Care & Reprocessing

• Clean and reprocess according to the facility's validated procedures and applicable instrument-care instructions.
• Inspect the blade and instrument surfaces before and after use for visible soil, damage, or irregularities.
• Handle the retractor carefully during setup, cleaning, and transport to help protect the blade profile.
• Store in a manner that prevents contact damage and keeps the instrument ready for the next procedure.

Specifications

General use; follow facility protocols.