Brunner Retractor

Description

Brunner Retractor

The Brunner retractor gives deep abdominal exposure with a long, fairly narrow blade. It measures 25 cm and comes in nine blade sizes.

Blade range

Blades run from 80 x 20 mm up to 180 x 30 mm. So short blades hold the upper layers, and long ones reach the base of the cavity. Also, the range covers both slim and large patients.

Deep hold

Long blades keep bowel and other organs out of the way. Then the surgeon works in a clear, deep field with good light. As a result, exposure stays steady during careful dissection.

One length

Every blade size shares the same 25 cm body. However, the longer blades add more leverage against the assistant’s hand. Therefore assistants should keep a firm, even grip throughout.

Stocking

Teams often hold three Brunner retractor sizes in the main tray: short, middle and long. Meanwhile, the less common sizes can live in a backup set. That way the main tray stays compact.

Reprocessing Brunner retractor

Clean the blade right to the tip, where soil tends to collect. Next, rinse the whole instrument and check that the blade still runs straight. Finally, dry it and store the long blades flat so they keep their line.

Brunner retractor specifications

• Length: 25 cm
• Nine blades, 80 x 20 to 180 x 30 mm
• Hand-held
• Deep abdominal use

Our warranty

Plus, the instrument comes with our three-year warranty against defects. Also, we check each piece in Atlanta before shipping. So check our FAQs for cleaning and shipping details. Read ASTM F899 to learn about instrument-grade steel. For wide abdominal wall blades, see our Doyen-Stille retractor. Beyond this item, browse our surgical retractors.

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