Billroth Retractor

Description

Billroth Retractor

The Billroth retractor is a hand-held abdominal tool with a 25 cm body. It comes in three blade sizes for different wound depths and patient builds.

Blade sizes

Choose 35 x 40, 43 x 35 or 45 x 50 mm. So a thin wall takes the smaller blade, while a thicker one needs more. Also, the largest blade suits a bigger opening.

Length

At 25 cm, it reaches into the abdomen with room left for the hand. Then the assistant can pull without leaning over the field. Because of that, the operating view stays open.

Abdominal work

Teams use it to hold the wall and deeper layers apart during open cases. However, it needs a steady hand from start to finish. Therefore it pairs well with a self-retaining frame for long cases.

Stocking the tray

Many general trays hold one Billroth retractor in two sizes. Instead of carrying all three, pick the ones your cases need most. That way the tray stays light and quick to set up.

Reprocessing Billroth retractor

Wash the blade face and the edges with a soft brush after each case. Then rinse under running water and check the blade for bends. Finally, dry it and place it in the tray with the blade protected.

Billroth retractor specifications

• Length: 25 cm
• Blades: 35×40, 43×35, 45×50 mm
• Hand-held
• Abdominal use

Ordering from Intrace USA

A three-year warranty protects this instrument against manufacturing defects. Also, we check each piece in Atlanta before shipping. You can find care tips in our FAQs. Meanwhile, ASTM F899 describes the steel grades used for surgical instruments. For six abdominal wall blade sizes, see our Fritsch retractor. Our full range sits in the surgical retractor category.

Professional use only. Our care and sterilization guide covers images and the nickel in stainless steel; delivery times are in our shipping policy.