Richardson Surgical Retractor 4.4 cm (1.7)

Two Blade Profiles for Flexible Surgical Retraction

The Richardson-Eastman retractor is a hand-held surgical instrument used to retract tissue and support visualization during operative exposure. Its 11-inch, double-ended configuration provides two distinct blade profiles in one instrument: a 1 3/4-inch-long by 1 1/2-inch-wide blade and a 2 1/2-inch-long by 1 5/8-inch-wide blade. This arrangement helps clinicians select the profile that best suits the working area and access requirements without changing instruments as often. Appropriate for general surgery and cardiovascular applications, the retractor supports practical handling across exposure tasks where controlled, manual retraction is required.

Use Cases

• Support manual tissue retraction during general surgical exposure.
• Use the shorter blade profile for access areas suited to a 1 3/4-inch-long by 1 1/2-inch-wide blade.
• Use the longer blade profile when a 2 1/2-inch-long by 1 5/8-inch-wide blade is preferred for the task.
• Maintain access and visualization during selected cardiovascular surgical exposure tasks.
• Keep two blade options available in one double-ended hand-held retractor.

Specifications

Care & Handling

• Clean the retractor promptly after use according to facility procedures and applicable instrument-care guidance.
• Inspect both blades and the handle before and after use for visible soil, damage, distortion, or irregularities.
• Handle the blade edges and working surfaces carefully to help prevent accidental damage during transport and processing.
• Store the retractor in a clean, dry manner that protects both blade profiles from contact damage.

Specifications

General use; follow facility protocols.