Univ of Chicago Rake Retractor for General Surgery and Neurosurgery Procedures

Controlled Retraction for Surgical Access and Visualization

The Univ of Chicago Rake Retractor is a surgical retractor designed to hold tissue aside and support access during General Surgery and Neurosurgery procedures. Its rake-style configuration provides a practical means of maintaining a retracted field while the surgical team performs focused work in areas where clear exposure is important. As part of the retractor instrument family, it supports controlled tissue handling and can help organize the operative workspace during hands-on procedures. Its specialty-neutral design makes it suitable for use across the approved surgical applications without implying exclusive use in either discipline.

Use Cases

• Support tissue retraction and exposure during General Surgery procedures.
• Assist with maintaining access and visualization during Neurosurgery procedures.
• Provide controlled positioning of tissue while the surgical team performs focused operative tasks.
• Use within retractor workflows where a rake-style instrument is appropriate for organizing the surgical field.

Care & Reprocessing

• Clean and reprocess the instrument according to facility protocols and the applicable manufacturer instructions for use.
• Inspect the rake configuration and working surfaces before and after use for visible soil, damage, or deformation.
• Handle the instrument carefully during cleaning, transport, and setup to help protect its working features.
• Store in a clean, dry, organized location that helps prevent contact damage and supports inspection before use.

Specifications

Specifications

General use; follow facility protocols.