Ross Aortic Wall Retractor 16x15mm, 27cm

Clinical Application

Designed to provide controlled, localized retraction of the aortic wall during open cardiac surgery. Common uses include exposure of the ascending aorta and aortic root for valve replacement or repair, suture placement at cannulation or clamp sites, and facilitating visualization during aortic procedures. The compact blade dimensions allow targeted retraction without excessive tissue bulk, supporting precise operative maneuvers in confined mediastinal fields.

Design & Configuration

The compact 16 x 15 mm blade profile offers a small contact footprint for focused retraction and improved visualization of the operative margin. A 27 cm overall length provides adequate reach from the operative field to the surgeon’s hand without excessive shaft bulk, helping maintain ergonomics during prolonged procedures. The handheld configuration allows rapid placement and repositioning by the surgeon or surgical assistant and supports fine control during suture passage and graft seating.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Aortic wall retractor
• Pattern / model: Ross
• Blade dimensions: 16 x 15 mm
• Overall length: 27 cm
• Typical surgical use: Targeted retraction of the aortic wall in open cardiac procedures
• Reusable

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel to withstand repeated sterilization and clinical use. The instrument is provided as a reusable surgical retractor with a compact blade designed to minimize tissue trauma while maintaining reliable structural rigidity under retraction loads.

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