Balfour Retractor

Description

Balfour Retractor

The Balfour retractor is a self-retaining frame that holds a midline laparotomy open. It comes in three frame sizes, and each can carry a center blade.

Frame sizes

Sizes read as depth x width x spread in mm. The 70 x 35 x 180 mm frame suits smaller openings. Meanwhile, the 100 x 35 frames open to 200 or 250 mm.

With a center blade

The 180 mm frame comes plain or with a 45 x 80 mm center blade. Next, the 200 mm frame ships with a 100 x 60 mm blade. Also, the 250 mm frame pairs with a 70 x 85 mm blade.

Center blades alone

You can order the 45 x 80 or 70 x 85 mm center blade by itself. So a lost blade does not mean buying a new frame. Plus, it lets you add a blade to a plain frame.

Choosing a spread

A 250 mm Balfour retractor opens the widest field for large patients. However, a 180 mm frame handles more easily in a smaller abdomen. Therefore, match spread to the incision you usually make.

Care of Balfour retractor

Take the center blade off before washing so both parts come clean. Then brush the side arms and every frame joint, where fluid tends to sit. Finally, dry the frame completely and put it away closed.

Balfour retractor specifications

• Self-retaining abdominal retractor
• 70 x 35 x 180 mm frame, with or without 45 x 80 mm blade
• 100 x 35 x 200 mm frame with 100 x 60 mm blade
• 100 x 35 x 250 mm frame with 70 x 85 mm blade
• Center blades alone: 45 x 80 or 70 x 85 mm

Support after you buy

Plus, the instrument comes with our three-year warranty against defects. We also inspect each order by hand in Atlanta. You can find care tips in our FAQs. Surgical stainless grades fall under ASTM F899. For spare side blades, see our Balfour side and middle blades. The rest of our surgical retractors is one click away.

For trained professionals only. Notes on images and nickel content sit in our care and sterilization guide; see shipping and delivery for dispatch details.