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Balfour Narrow Center Blade for detachable balfour retractor systems Balfour Narrow Center Blade consists of a flat blade on one end that is curved at a right angle. This blade also contains small lips on the edges to keep a large incision open. The handle of this instrument is fenestrated and has small loops that rods from lateral blades can fit onto in order to create the desired spread size.

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.

w/ ratchet bar mechanism, w/ fixed fenestrated side blades, 7-1/8" (18.1 cm) maximum spread Balfour Abdominal Retractor with Fixed Side Blades contains a ratchet bar mechanism and side blades that are fenestrated. These side blades are designed to push apart an incision while the ratchet holds the instrument in position. The solid center blade, however, can be lowered or raised to provide better visibility for the surgeon.

w/ fixed fenestrated side blades, 2-1/2" deep & center blade #2470-72 (3" x 2") Balfour Abdominal Retractor with Fixed Side Blades incorporates 2 ½" deep fenestrated side blades that are attached onto the center blade, which is 3" wide x 2" deep. Two different sizes of this retractor are offered according to the maximum spread they provide. The side blades of this particular retractor can be pushed and held away from each other to open up an incision in the abdominal cavity.