Surgical Hemostatic Forceps

Controlled Blade Positioning for Flexible Retraction Setup

The Bookwalter-Style tilting blade clamp is a clamp designed to hold and adjust a retractor blade within a compatible retraction setup. Its tilting design supports practical positioning changes during operative exposure, helping users orient the blade as access requirements evolve. By combining blade retention with adjustable angulation, the clamp can contribute to a more adaptable setup and facilitate orderly handling of the retraction assembly. This instrument is intended for professional surgical use where controlled blade placement and stable configuration are important to the working workflow. Use it in accordance with the applicable instrument system instructions and facility protocols.

Use Cases

• Secure a compatible retractor blade within a Bookwalter-style retraction assembly.
• Adjust blade angulation to support positioning changes during surgical exposure.
• Assist with configuring a retraction setup where adaptable blade orientation is required.
• Support organized handling of the retractor assembly during setup and procedural use.

Care & Reprocessing

• Clean and reprocess the clamp according to the applicable facility protocol and instrument-system instructions.
• Inspect the clamp before and after use for visible soil, damage, deformation, or impaired movement.
• Handle the tilting mechanism carefully during assembly, adjustment, cleaning, and transport.
• Store the clamp in a manner that helps prevent impact, contamination, or contact damage.

Specifications

Specifications

General use; follow facility protocols.