O'Sullivan O'Connor Abdominal Retractor comp.

Clinical Application

This self‑retaining abdominal retractor is designed to provide stable, hands‑free exposure of the abdominal wall and pelvic cavity during lower abdominal and pelvic operations. It is commonly used to retract the anterior abdominal wall and provide consistent access and visualization in procedures such as hysterectomy, cesarean delivery, bladder and pelvic floor surgery, and complex general surgical cases where sustained retraction is required. The system minimizes the need for manual retraction and facilitates clear operative fields for the primary surgeon and assistants.

Design & Configuration

The O'Sullivan‑O'Connor pattern features an adjustable U‑shaped frame that accepts removable blade attachments. The frame geometry distributes retraction forces evenly across the wound edges while the locking mechanism secures the chosen blade positions to maintain consistent tension without continuous manual effort. Interchangeable blades allow adaptation to different incision sizes and tissue contours, enabling atraumatic retraction of skin, subcutaneous tissue, and fascia while preserving surgeon access and line of sight.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Self‑retaining abdominal retractor
• Pattern / model: O'Sullivan‑O'Connor
• Configuration: U‑shaped adjustable frame with removable blade attachments and locking mechanism
• Typical surgical use: Lower abdominal and pelvic exposure for gynecologic, obstetric, urologic and general surgical procedures
• Material / construction: Surgical‑grade stainless steel; reusable

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical‑grade stainless steel for durability and resistance to corrosion. The removable blade attachments are designed for repeated use and routine decontamination and sterilization workflows. Reusable construction supports cost‑effective case management for high‑volume operating rooms.

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