Clinical Application
This Doyen-style retractor is designed for atraumatic exposure of soft viscera during open abdominal and pelvic procedures. The broad, blunt blade distributes pressure across a larger surface area, making it suitable for gentle retraction of bowel, omentum, liver edges, uterus, and other intra‑abdominal tissues while maintaining visual and working space for dissection and repairs.
Design & Configuration
The relatively long 25 cm shaft provides reach into deeper cavities, while the 40 x 85 mm blade face offers a wide contact area to reduce focal pressure on delicate tissues. The flat, blunt geometry of the blade minimizes tissue trauma and snagging compared with toothed or sharply contoured retractors. As a handheld, non‑locking instrument, it enables the assistant or surgeon to dynamically adjust retraction angle and tension throughout the case.
Instrument Specifications
- Overall length: 25 cm
- Blade face: 40 x 85 mm
- Blade type: Broad, blunt/atraumatic flat blade
- Configuration: Handheld, non‑locking single blade
- Intended use: Abdominal and visceral retraction
- Reusable surgical instrument
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and corrosion resistance. The smooth, polished blade surface facilitates atraumatic tissue contact and eases cleaning and sterilization between cases. Designed for repeated use in professional surgical environments.
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