Braastad Thoracic Retractor Alum. for Adults 330mm

Clinical Application

Designed for open thoracic procedures where controlled, sustained retraction of the chest wall and intrathoracic soft tissues is required. The instrument provides stable exposure during thoracotomy, lung resections, mediastinal access, chest-wall reconstruction and other adult thoracic operations. Its length and geometry are intended to reach across adult chest depth while maintaining a surgeon-friendly working profile.

Design & Configuration

The lightweight aluminum construction reduces clinician fatigue during prolonged retraction tasks while maintaining sufficient rigidity for stable exposure. At 330 mm overall length the instrument offers reach appropriate for adult thoracic cavities, allowing the surgeon or assistant to place and maintain blades or arms without excessive hand strain. The configuration is optimized for broad tissue contact and controlled displacement of ribs and soft tissues to improve visualization and instrument access.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Thoracic retractor
• Pattern / model: Braastad
• Configuration: Adult thoracic retractor, hand-held configuration
• Length or size: 330 mm
• Typical surgical use: Open thoracic exposure, rib and chest-wall retraction
• Material / construction: Aluminum
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Constructed in aluminum to provide a favorable strength-to-weight ratio for manual retraction. The lightweight construction helps reduce user fatigue during extended cases and facilitates manipulation by assistants. The instrument is designed for repeated clinical use and is compatible with routine cleaning and sterilization processes used for reusable surgical 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