Cottle Tenaculum
Cottle Tenaculum
angled, 6-1/4" (16.0 cm)
Cottle Tenaculum has a long, slim handle with a hook that tapers into an angled point. The primary use of this hook is to grasp or hold tissue away from the surgical site in order to provide the surgeon with greater visibility to the area. This instrument is offered in a 6 ?" length.
Crile Retractor
Crile Retractor
double-ended, 3.0 mm x 11.0 mm & 6.0 mm x 20.0 mm blades, 4-1/2" (11.4 cm)
Crile Retractor is a hand-held instrument that can hold back tissue or organs so that the surgical site can be accessed. This retractor has a wide body and right-angle blades on each end to maintain the desired position once inserted around the edges of an incision. It is offered in a 4 ?" length, which is idea for smaller openings.
Cushing Vein Retractor
Cushing Vein Retractor
Cushing Vein Retractor has a sharply curved blade and is a popular retractor used during neurosurgery or as rib spreaders. In this way, the ribs or the tissues that are held can be pulled and kept away from the surgical area. Depending on the situation, this instrument is available in different lengths and widths.
Cushing Vein Retractor – Fenestrated Handle
Cushing Vein Retractor - Fenestrated Handle
fenestrated handle
Cushing Vein Retractor is a more light-weight instrument due to its fenestrated handle. The lengths can range from 9" to 16." This vein retractor can be used during general surgeries to retract veins or other small tissues. It may also be used in other medical procedures such as neurosurgery to pull back tissue.
Davis Brain Spatula
Davis Brain Spatula
malleable, 7" (17.5 cm)
Davis Brain Spatula is 7" in length and comes in a variety of widths to accommodate different cases. This instrument is commonly used in neurology procedures to hold the opening in the brain while operating. The spatula is also malleable, which allows it to bend and fit the size or depth of the operated brain. Following the conclusion of the surgery, a small hammer is used to strike the spatula in order to restore it to its initial shape.
Davis Retractor
Double-ended, 5.0 mm x 16.0 mm & 8.0 mm x 21.0 mm blades, 5-1/2" (14.0 cm)
Davis Retractor is a stainless steel instrument that is double-ended and has opposing blades on either end. This retractor is able to divide and keep edges of an incision open. This instrument is also protected by the Lexis Industry manufacturer warranty on defects in materials and workmanship.
Deaver Retractor – Double-Ended
Double-Ended
double-ended, 1" wide x 9" long
Deaver Retractor is typically used during abdominal procedures to keep the organs from interfering with the surgical site. This double-ended instrument has a long, curved blade on one end and a short, right angle blade on the other end. The shorter end may help to retract the walls of the bladder during intravesical surgeries, and the longer end may be helpful for deeper retractions.
Deaver Retractor – Flat Handle
Deaver Retractor - Flat Handle
flat handle, flexible
Deaver Retractor with a flat handle contains a flexible curved blade that is offered in two different widths and lengths depending on the surgical requirements. During general operations, specifically the involvement of the abdominal or chest cavity, this retractor can allow the surgeon to move one side of the incision to access the area that needs attention. If a deeper section needs to be accessed, the longer and wider blade may be more beneficial.
Deaver Retractor – Flat Handle, Curved End
Deaver Retractor - Flat Handle, Curved End
flat handle, flexible, curved end
Deaver Retractor is flexible and includes a flat handle with a curved end. This uniquely shaped retractor allows the surgeon to have a more comfortable hold while positioning it during surgeries. These surgeries typically involve areas in the deep abdominal or chest cavity. The flexible nature of the slightly curved blade may help to prevent injury to the organs area being held. In order to accommodate certain cases, this instrument is offered in various blade widths and lengths.
Deaver Retractor – Grip Handle
Deaver Retractor - Grip Handle
grip handle
Deaver Retractor has a grip handle with a blade that is flat, long, and resembles the shape of a question mark. This style of retractor is primarily useful to retract deep into areas of the body such as the abdomen or chest. It is also available in different blade lengths and widths for the type of surgery being conducted.
Deaver-Baby Retractor
Deaver-Baby Retractor
flat handle, delicate, 8" (20.3 cm)
Deaver-Baby Retractor is comprised of a flat handle with a small curve on its end to hold the instrument steady. This particular pattern is more delicate in nature to help hold the edges of a more delicate incision open, and it is offered in two different widths. Although primarily used during general surgical procedures, it may also appear in abdominal or chest operations.
Double Hook
Double Hook
2 sharp prongs, 6-1/4" (15.9 cm)
Joseph Double Hook contains two sharp prongs at the end of a straight rod that contains a handle for improved grip. The skin hook is commonly used in surgeries where delicate skin needs to be retracted, such as retracting skin of the trachea. Depending on the type of skin or the kind of procedure, different widths between the prongs are available.
