Richardson Retractor 36x28mm, 24cm

Clinical Application

The Richardson retractor is a standard hand-held instrument used to expose and maintain soft-tissue and deep wound edges during open procedures. Its compact 36 x 28 mm blade provides a controlled contact area for retracting fascia, subcutaneous tissue, and small muscle planes, making it useful in general surgery, abdominal wall exposure, trauma, and many orthopedic or soft-tissue procedures where precise, localized retraction is required.

Design & Configuration

The right-angle geometry with an angled lip provides a secure, low-profile bite on tissue while the hand-held design allows the assistant or surgeon to dynamically adjust tension and direction of retraction. The relatively narrow blade footprint permits use in confined or shallow cavities where larger retractors would obstruct access or visualization. The 24 cm overall length gives sufficient reach for deeper operative fields while maintaining tactile control.

Instrument Specifications

• Pattern: Richardson right-angle retractor
• Blade dimensions: 36 x 28 mm
• Overall length: 24 cm
• Configuration: Hand-held, right-angle flat blade with angled lip
• Typical use: Deep tissue/soft-tissue retraction in open procedures
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and repeated sterilization cycles. Built for durable, reusable service in sterile environments and compatible with standard hospital reprocessing, including steam sterilization.

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