Sick Children Hospital Toronto Sternal Retractor Infant 20x40x75mm

Clinical Application

Designed for pediatric sternotomy procedures, this infant sternal retractor provides controlled separation of the sternal halves to expose the mediastinum and thoracic cavity in congenital cardiac and other infant thoracic surgeries. The compact blade dimensions are intended to match the smaller chest wall geometry of neonates and infants, enabling improved access to the operative field while helping to limit pressure on surrounding tissues.

Design & Configuration

The instrument uses a pediatric blade configuration sized 20x40x75 mm to deliver a reduced footprint and shallower blade depth compared with adult retractors. This geometry is clinically useful for minimizing intrusion into a small thoracic cavity, allowing fine incremental retraction and stable exposure during delicate cardiac repairs. The configuration supports placement of blades along the sternal edges to create a consistent operative corridor while preserving working space for instruments and cardiopulmonary bypass cannulation when required.

Instrument Specifications

• Pattern: Sick Children Hospital Toronto sternal retractor
• Intended size: Infant / pediatric
• Blade dimensions: 20x40x75 mm
• Primary use: Median sternotomy and pediatric thoracic retraction
• Construction: stainless steel, reusable

Material & Construction

Manufactured in stainless steel for routine surgical durability and repeated sterilization cycles. The instrument is supplied as a reusable device intended for standard decontamination and sterilization processes suitable for high-acuity operating 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