Clinical Application
Used to expose and maintain soft-tissue and wound edges during open procedures, this style of retractor provides broad, atraumatic retraction for abdominal, general, and soft-tissue surgery. The finger-grip handle supports controlled, sustained retraction by the primary surgeon or assistant during layered dissections, wound exploration, and routine exposure of superficial and mid-depth operative fields.
Design & Configuration
The Richardson pattern provides a broad, slightly curved blade profile that distributes pressure over a larger tissue area to minimize focal trauma while maximizing exposure. The finger-grip handle is sized and positioned to permit one-handed placement and manipulation, improving fine control of blade position and tension and allowing the other hand to manage instruments or suction. The 41x64 mm blade footprint is suitable for small-to-moderate incisions where a balance of exposure and tissue protection is needed.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Hand-held surgical retractor
- Pattern / model: Richardson retractor
- Configuration: Finger-grip handle
- Blade footprint: 41x64 mm
- Typical use: Soft-tissue retraction in general and abdominal procedures
- Reusable: Sterilizable construction
Material & Construction
Constructed for repeated use and reprocessing in surgical environments. The instrument is manufactured from corrosion-resistant surgical-grade stainless steel and designed for routine sterilization and durable clinical performance.
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