Rochard Abdominal Retractor 48x135mm, 31cm

Clinical Application

The Rochard-pattern abdominal retractor provides broad, stable exposure of the anterior abdominal wall and intra-abdominal contents during open procedures. The 48 x 135 mm blade dimension offers a wide contact surface that helps distribute pressure, making it useful for retraction of bowel, omentum, and parietal peritoneum in general, gynecologic, and urologic cases. Designed for hand-held use by the assistant or primary surgeon, it is appropriate for shallow to moderate depth retraction where a wide, atraumatic surface is preferred over focused point retraction.

Design & Configuration

The combination of a broad rectangular blade and a 31 cm overall length gives this pattern reach into the operative field while maintaining a large contact area for tissue support. This geometry reduces focal pressure on tissues and improves visualization across a wider field. The hand-held configuration allows dynamic repositioning and fine control of retraction angle and tension during dissection and exposure phases of surgery.

Instrument Specifications

• Pattern: Rochard abdominal retractor
• Blade size: 48 x 135 mm
• Overall length: 31 cm
• Configuration: Single-blade, hand-held retractor
• Typical use: Open abdominal retraction for general, gynecologic, and urologic procedures
• Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable instrument intended for repeated sterilization

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel with a corrosion-resistant polished finish, this instrument is designed for repeated sterilization and long-term clinical use. The broad blade profile provides even tissue contact to minimize focal pressure during retraction. Reusable construction supports cost-effective inventory management for hospitals and outpatient surgery centers.

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