Clinical Application
This broad retractor blade is designed to provide atraumatic exposure of soft tissues in general and abdominal surgery. Its large contact surface distributes retraction force across bowel or peritoneal surfaces, making it useful for intestinal retraction, deep cavity exposure, and temporary hold-back of soft tissues during open procedures. As a blade-only component, it serves as a replacement or spare part for Doyen-style retractor assemblies and for standalone use with compatible handles or mounting systems.
Design & Configuration
The flat, rectangular geometry (55 x 105 mm) offers a wide footprint to minimize focal pressure and reduce tissue compression compared with narrow blades. The broad surface supports gentle, uniform retraction of viscera and soft tissue, improving visualization while helping preserve tissue integrity. The blade-only configuration allows facilities to replace worn or damaged blades without replacing the entire retractor, supporting cost-effective inventory management.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Retractor blade (replacement)
- Pattern / model: Doyen retractor
- Configuration: Blade only — flat replacement blade
- Size: 55 x 105 mm
- Tip pattern: Broad, flat rectangular blade for wide-area retraction
- Typical use: Abdominal and soft-tissue retraction (bowel, peritoneum)
- Material: Stainless steel
- Reusable: Yes
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel to provide durable performance and repeated-use reliability. The blade is finished to a smooth, atraumatic surface to limit tissue adherence and facilitate cleaning. Designed for repeated sterilization and clinical use as part of reusable instrument sets.
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