Rochard Abdominal Retractor 100x105mm, 31cm

Clinical Application

Designed to provide broad, atraumatic exposure of the abdominal wall and superficial viscera during open laparotomy and other abdominal procedures. The wide blade footprint distributes pressure across soft tissue, reducing focal stress while allowing the assistant to maintain steady retraction for improved visualization during bowel work, gynecologic surgery, urologic cases, and exploratory laparotomies.

Design & Configuration

The handheld, non-self-retaining configuration allows the assistant or surgeon to dynamically adjust retraction angle and tension to match intraoperative needs. The relatively long shaft (31 cm) facilitates retraction in deeper cavities and larger patients, while the broad blade (100 x 105 mm) increases exposure area with less point pressure on tissue. This geometry supports controlled, targeted retraction without the complexity of self-retaining systems when intermittent or adjustable retraction is preferred.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Abdominal retractor (handheld)
• Pattern / model: Rochard
• Configuration: Handheld, non-self-retaining
• Length / size: 31 cm
• Blade dimensions: 100 x 105 mm
• Typical surgical use: Open abdominal retraction for general, gynecologic, and urologic procedures
• Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel; reusable

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel and finished for durability and corrosion resistance. The solid, broad blade is intended to withstand repeated use and standard sterilization processes common to operating room 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