Rochard Abdominal Retractor 48x120mm, 31cm

Clinical Application

Designed to provide wide, atraumatic exposure of the abdominal cavity, this Rochard-style retractor is used to retract the abdominal wall and superficial viscera during open abdominal procedures. Its broad blade is suitable for elevating flaps, maintaining a clear operative field, and improving visualization for procedures such as colectomy, exploratory laparotomy, hysterectomy, and general intra-abdominal surgery. The instrument is typically used by an assistant to maintain sustained retraction or as part of a set of handheld retractors for staged exposure.

Design & Configuration

The broad, flat blade geometry (48 x 120 mm) distributes retraction forces over a larger surface area, which helps reduce focal pressure on soft tissues and skin edges. The 120 mm blade length offers sufficient reach across typical incision depths while the 31 cm overall length provides working distance for deeper fields without excessive crowding at the table. The rigid shaft and paddle-style blade provide dependable tissue control and stable manual retraction during critical portions of a case.

Instrument Specifications

• Pattern: Rochard abdominal retractor
• Blade dimensions: 48 x 120 mm
• Overall length: 31 cm
• Configuration: Broad flat paddle blade, handheld
• Intended use: Open abdominal retraction and exposure
• Construction: Stainless steel; reusable

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and resistance to corrosion during repeated reprocessing cycles. The instrument is supplied as a reusable surgical retractor designed for standard decontamination and steam sterilization protocols common to reusable stainless steel instruments.

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