Bookwalter-Style ribbon retractor, malleable 4 x 8 blade

Bookwalter-Style ribbon retractor, malleable 4 x 8 blade

Bookwalter-style ribbon retractor supports controlled exposure across cardiovascular, general, and neurosurgical procedures.
Malleable construction allows surgeons to contour the blade for access.
The 4-inch width helps maintain focused retraction within operative fields.
The 8-inch length provides useful reach around deeper surgical anatomy.
Ribbon-style design supports broad, low-profile tissue displacement during exposure.
Its form enables adaptable positioning as operative access requirements change.

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
Medline	`PF288307`	Exact Pattern Match
Symmetry Surgical	`50-5710`	Exact Pattern Match
Teleflex	`352950`	Exact Pattern Match

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SKU: 005211915

Categories: Retractors, Retractors | Rib Spreaders, Retractors

Malleable Ribbon Retraction for Adaptable Surgical Access

The Bookwalter-Style ribbon retractor is a malleable surgical retractor designed to help maintain exposure by supporting and holding tissue at the operative field margin. Its 4" x 8" blade provides a broad retraction surface for practical access and visualization during procedures where controlled positioning is important. The malleable design can be shaped to suit the working area, supporting adaptable handling across cardiovascular, general surgery, and neurosurgery workflows. As part of a Bookwalter-style retraction approach, it can help organize the operative field while allowing the surgical team to position retraction according to the demands of the procedure.

Use Cases

Support tissue retraction and operative-field exposure during cardiovascular procedures.
Maintain access and visualization in general surgery procedures requiring adaptable blade positioning.
Assist with controlled retraction around the operative site during neurosurgical procedures.
Shape the malleable blade to follow the intended retraction path and accommodate the working area.
Use as part of a Bookwalter-style retraction setup when broad, adjustable blade support is needed.

Specifications

Care & Reprocessing

Clean and reprocess according to facility protocols and the applicable instructions for use.
Inspect the blade before and after use for damage, distortion, or other conditions that could affect handling.
Handle the malleable blade carefully during shaping and repositioning to support consistent instrument performance.
Store in a manner that protects the blade from unintended bending or contact damage.