Balfour Self-Retaining Retractor 16.5 cm (6.5)

Focused Retraction for Controlled Abdominal Access

The Balfour abdominal retractor Horgan center blade is a detachable center blade designed to support retraction within a compatible Balfour abdominal retractor assembly. Its broad 6 1/2-inch by 2-inch profile is intended to help maintain a defined operative field while the surrounding retractor system supports access and visualization. The blade can serve general surgery workflows involving abdominal exposure and may also be incorporated into approved neurosurgical approaches where a compatible Balfour configuration is selected. As a component rather than a complete retractor, it helps teams configure the instrument setup around procedural access requirements while keeping handling focused on stable placement and controlled tissue retraction.

Use Cases

• Use as the center blade in a compatible Balfour abdominal retractor assembly during general surgery procedures requiring abdominal exposure.
• Support retraction and visualization when establishing or maintaining a defined operative field.
• Incorporate into a compatible Balfour configuration for approved neurosurgical workflows where the instrument family is appropriate.
• Select as a replacement or configuration component when the procedure requires a 6 1/2-inch center blade with a broad retraction surface.

Specifications

Care & Reprocessing

• Clean and reprocess the blade according to facility protocols and the applicable instrument instructions for use.
• Inspect the blade before and after use for visible soil, deformation, surface damage, or features that could affect assembly and handling.
• Handle the blade carefully during assembly, removal, transport, and storage to protect its retraction surface and connection features.
• Store the blade in a manner that prevents contact damage and keeps it organized with compatible retractor components.

Specifications

General use; follow facility protocols.