Clinical Application
This replacement blade is designed for use with a Turner-Warwick self-retaining retractor to provide broad, sustained soft-tissue retraction during open surgical procedures. The 76x60 mm profile offers a wide contact area to distribute retraction forces across tissue, improving exposure of incision edges and deep operative fields while reducing focal pressure. It is intended for procedures where hands-free, consistent retraction is required to maintain an unobstructed view and facilitate atraumatic handling by the operative team.
Design & Configuration
The rectangular 76x60 mm geometry delivers a stable, broad footprint that helps minimize tissue indentation and localized pressure. As a replaceable blade for the Turner-Warwick system, it mounts to the retractor frame to create a self-retaining retraction assembly, freeing assistants and maintaining steady exposure for the duration of the case. Smooth, contoured surfaces and a finished edge allow effective engagement with soft tissue while helping reduce the risk of catching or tearing during placement and repositioning.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Replacement retractor blade for self-retaining retractor
- Pattern / model: Turner-Warwick retractor blade
- Configuration: Rectangular, replaceable blade
- Size: 76x60 mm
- Typical use: Broad-surface soft-tissue retraction for sustained exposure in open procedures
- Construction: Stainless steel, reusable
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel and finished for durable clinical performance and repeated sterilization cycles. Designed for reuse, the blade's surfaces are smooth and finished to resist tissue adhesion and to facilitate cleaning and inspection between cases.
Quality & Compliance
Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.
Brand Comparison
Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.
Availability & Returns
- In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
- Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
- Returns: 30-day return policy