Roux Retractor 18cm Fig.4

Clinical Application

This Roux retractor is intended for controlled, atraumatic retraction of superficial soft tissues and wound edges during open procedures. Its blunt, spatulated blades are suited to expose incision sites, fascia, subcutaneous tissue and shallow abdominal cavities without penetrating or crushing delicate tissue. Common applications include general and abdominal surgery, gynecologic procedures, plastic and reconstructive cases, and minor or outpatient operations where fingertip control and low-profile retraction are required.

Design & Configuration

The figure-4 blade profile provides two functional blade orientations from a single instrument, allowing the assistant or surgeon to deploy the most ergonomically favorable edge for the exposure. The double-ended, handheld configuration supports precise fingertip positioning and quick intraoperative adjustments, while the rounded, spatulated blades distribute retraction force to minimize point pressure. The 18 cm overall length balances reach with low-profile handling for shallow fields and confined incisions.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Handheld surgical retractor
• Pattern / model: Roux, Fig. 4
• Configuration: Double-ended with figure-4 blade profile
• Length: 18 cm
• Tip / jaw pattern: Blunt, spatulated (spoon-shaped) blades for atraumatic retraction
• Typical use: Superficial soft-tissue and wound-edge retraction in general, abdominal and gynecologic procedures
• Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel; reusable

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel and finished for routine clinical use, the instrument is designed for repeated sterilization and reuse. The blunt, non-toothed blade edges are intended to reduce tissue trauma during retraction and to facilitate gentle spreading of wound margins.

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