Clinical Application
Designed for deep retraction and exposure, this curved Deaver retractor provides broad, atraumatic displacement of abdominal, pelvic and thoracic viscera during open procedures. The 38 mm blade width distributes retraction forces across a larger surface area, reducing focal pressure on tissue while the 300 mm blade length reaches deep wounds or narrow cavities. Common applications include general and colorectal surgery, gynecologic and urologic procedures, and any operative scenario requiring sustained manual retraction for visualization and access.
Design & Configuration
The classic curved blade geometry lifts and holds soft tissue away from the surgical field while permitting a clear line of sight for the surgeon. The broad, spoon-shaped profile is intended to cradle viscera rather than puncture, which helps minimize focal tissue compression. The length provides reach into deep abdominal or pelvic cavities, and the single-ended, handheld configuration allows an assistant to adjust retraction dynamically. A contoured handle improves grip and control during prolonged use.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Handheld deep retractor (Deaver)
- Pattern / model: Deaver retractor
- Configuration: Curved, single-ended blade with contoured handle
- Size: 38 mm x 300 mm (blade width x blade length)
- Tip pattern: Broad, spoon-shaped curved blade for wide-area retraction
- Typical use: Deep abdominal, pelvic and thoracic exposure during open surgery
- Construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel; reusable
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability. The smooth finish reduces tissue adhesion and facilitates cleaning and sterilization. The instrument is designed for repeated reprocessing and high-cycle use in standard sterilization systems.
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