Adson self-retaining retractor 13 hinged blades 4x5 blunt prongs ring handle with ratchet

Controlled Retraction with Practical Reach and Secure Handling

The Adson self-retaining retractor is designed to hold tissue margins apart while maintaining a steady field during surgical work. Its 13-inch length provides useful reach, while the hinged blades, blunt prongs, ring handle, and ratchet support controlled positioning and hands-free maintenance of retraction. The straight, blunt tip configuration is suited to careful instrument handling where a stable retractor position and organized access are important. It can support workflows in General Surgery and Neurosurgery, helping teams manage exposure with a format intended for deliberate adjustment rather than continuous manual holding.

Use Cases

• Support self-retaining retraction during General Surgery procedures requiring maintained access to the operative field.
• Assist with exposure and tissue-margin management in Neurosurgery workflows where controlled positioning is important.
• Use the ring handle and ratchet to adjust and maintain the retractor position during hands-free portions of a procedure.
• Apply the 13-inch format when additional reach is useful for positioning the instrument within the surgical field.

Specifications

Care & Handling

• Clean the instrument promptly after use according to facility protocols and the applicable instructions for use.
• Inspect the hinged blades, blunt prongs, ring handle, and ratchet for soil, damage, alignment, or restricted movement before reuse.
• Handle the ratchet and hinged components carefully to avoid unnecessary force during cleaning, transport, and setup.
• Store the retractor in a manner that protects its blades, prongs, hinge, and ratchet from impact or deformation.

Specifications

General use; follow facility protocols.