Clinical Application
Designed to provide reliable, hands‑free exposure of the abdominal cavity during open general, colorectal, gynecologic, urologic and trauma procedures. The broad blade footprint distributes pressure across the abdominal wall to reduce focal tissue trauma while maintaining a stable operative field, allowing the primary surgeon and assistants unencumbered access for dissection, suturing and hemostasis.
Design & Configuration
The Rochard pattern features a self‑retaining locking mechanism that holds the retractor blades at the desired separation without continuous manual support. The 80 x 105 mm blade area offers broad contact for even tissue support, and the 31 cm overall length reaches deeper cavities while keeping handles and locks accessible outside the wound. This geometry balances exposure with atraumatic contact and permits adjustable tension to match tissue conditions and procedural needs.
Instrument Specifications
- Pattern: Rochard (self‑retaining)
- Blade dimensions: 80 x 105 mm
- Overall length: 31 cm
- Intended use: Sustained abdominal wall and visceral retraction in open procedures
- Reusable instrument construction
Material & Construction
Constructed of surgical stainless steel for corrosion resistance and repeated sterilization. Reusable design intended for operating room reprocessing and high‑use clinical environments.
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