Centre Blade for Balfour Baby Abdominal Retractor 24x20mm

Clinical Application

This centre blade is intended to provide stable, central retraction of the abdominal wall during pediatric and neonatal laparotomy when used with a Balfour-style baby abdominal retractor frame. The compact 24 x 20 mm footprint offers controlled elevation of the midline incision and optimal exposure of the operative field while minimizing bulk in small cavities. It reduces the need for handheld retraction and facilitates two-handed operative work by surgeons during general, pediatric, and neonatal abdominal procedures.

Design & Configuration

The small centre blade is configured to mount securely onto a Balfour-style baby retractor frame, delivering focused central lift of the incision. Its low-profile dimensions are chosen to balance exposure with minimal tissue displacement in smaller patients. The removable design permits quick interchange or removal during the case for access or wound closure, and it integrates with lateral side blades and frame components to create a stable, self-retaining retraction system.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: centre blade for abdominal retractor
• Pattern / model: Balfour Baby centre blade
• Configuration: removable blade for mounting on Balfour-style frame
• Size: 24x20 mm
• Typical use: central abdominal retraction in pediatric/neonatal cases
• Material: surgical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable: designed for repeated sterilization and clinical use

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel with polished surfaces to facilitate cleaning and sterilization. The construction is robust to withstand routine hospital sterilization processes and repeated clinical use while maintaining shape and mounting integrity.

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