Balfour Self-Retaining Retractor 8.2 cm (3.2)
- This Bookwalter-style Balfour retractor supports bladder retraction during open procedures.
- Its 3 1/4" blade provides a defined profile for tissue retraction.
- The 3" blade dimension supports focused access within the operative field.
- Balfour-style construction helps maintain exposure while supporting organized surgical workflow.
- Its retractor format suits Cardiovascular, General Surgery, and Neurosurgery workflows.
- Specified blade dimensions support targeted access where bladder exposure is required.
Артикул: 005212110
Категории: Retractors, Retractors | Rib Spreaders, Retractors
Focused Retraction for Controlled Surgical Access
The Bookwalter-Style Balfour bladder retractor is a surgical retractor designed to help maintain access around the bladder during operative exposure. Its 3 1/4" x 3" blade provides a defined retraction surface for positioning within a Bookwalter-style setup, helping keep the instrument’s purpose clear during demanding procedures. The familiar Balfour-style configuration supports organized handling and can fit naturally into workflows requiring sustained tissue retraction and visualization. It may be used across cardiovascular, general surgery, and neurosurgery settings when the operative approach calls for bladder-area retraction as part of the planned exposure.
Use Cases
- Support bladder-area retraction during general surgery procedures requiring organized operative exposure.
- Use within a Bookwalter-style retractor setup when a defined 3 1/4" x 3" blade is appropriate for the planned access.
- In cardiovascular surgery workflows, incorporate the blade when the operative approach includes a need for bladder-area retraction.
- In neurosurgery-related operative workflows, use where the planned approach calls for bladder-area retraction and compatible retractor instrumentation.
- Position and adjust the retractor as part of a coordinated surgical setup while maintaining attention to tissue handling and visualization.
Specifications
Care & Reprocessing
- Clean and reprocess the retractor according to facility procedures and the applicable manufacturer instructions for use.
- Inspect the blade and working surfaces before and after use for visible soil, damage, distortion, or other conditions that could affect handling.
- Handle the blade carefully during setup, cleaning, and transport to help prevent unintended bending or surface damage.
- Store the retractor in a manner that protects the blade from impact and keeps it organized with compatible surgical instrumentation.
Specifications
| Model / Pattern | Balfour |
| Overall Length | 8.2 cm (3.2") |
| Length (cm) | 8.2 cm |
| Width | 3 1/4" × 3" blade |
| Coating/Material | AISI 420 German Stainless Steel |
General use; follow facility protocols.
Technical Specifications
| Coating/Material | AISI 420 German Stainless Steel |
|---|---|
| Width | 3 1/4" × 3" blade |
Available Size & Length Options
This product is available in 14 different size & length options. Select an option to view its details.
| Overall Length | 8.2 cm (3.2") |
| Length (cm) | 8.2 cm |
| Width | 3 1/4" × 3" blade |
| Coating/Material | AISI 420 German Stainless Steel |
| Tip Type | Standard |
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