Blade for Ricard/Franz Retractor 38x60mm pair

Clinical Application

These blades are intended to provide atraumatic, stable retraction when used with Ricard/Franz retractor frames. The 38 x 60 mm footprint offers a moderate-width contact area suitable for small-to-medium surgical exposures where controlled wound-edge retraction is required, such as hand, plastic/reconstructive, ENT and select general surgery procedures. Supplied as a matched pair, they facilitate symmetrical exposure for bilateral or paired retraction needs.

Design & Configuration

The 38 x 60 mm rectangular footprint distributes retraction forces across a broader surface than narrow blades, reducing focal pressure on wound edges while maintaining clear visualization of the field. The pair format allows mirror-image placement for balanced exposure. Each blade is shaped and finished to seat securely into the Ricard/Franz retractor interface so the surgeon can focus on exposure without repetitive adjustment.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Blade for retractor
• Pattern / model: Ricard/Franz retractor blade
• Configuration: Pair (two matching blades)
• Size: 38 x 60 mm
• Typical use: Retraction and wound-edge exposure in open procedures
• Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel with a precision-machined finish to resist corrosion and facilitate cleaning. Edges and contact surfaces are finished to minimize trauma to tissue while providing reliable mechanical engagement with retractor fixtures. Designed for repeated use following validated sterilization protocols.

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