Harrington Retractor

Description

Harrington Retractor

The Harrington retractor, also called a splanchnic retractor, reaches deep into the abdomen and chest. It measures 32 cm and has a heart-shaped blade.

Two widths

The blade measures 127 mm long and comes 40 or 62 mm wide. So the narrow version fits a tight, deep space. Meanwhile, the wide version holds back more tissue at once.

Heart-shaped blade

The heart shape spreads pressure across a broad area of the organ. Then deep structures stay out of the line of work. Because of that, the operating surgeon sees what lies beneath.

Long reach

At 32 cm, it reaches far into the cavity from outside the wound. However, the long lever needs a steady, patient hand. Therefore assistants often brace the arm during long exposures.

Deep cases

Surgeons use a Harrington retractor for upper abdominal and thoracic work. Also, it helps when they need to hold the liver or spleen aside. Plus, both widths fit easily in a deep-case tray.

Care of Harrington retractor

Scrub the blade face and its edges well after each use. Next, rinse the long shaft and check that it stays straight. Finally, dry it and store it in a spot where it cannot bend.

Harrington retractor specifications

• Length: 32 cm
• Blade: 127 x 40 mm
• Blade: 127 x 62 mm
• Heart-shaped blade
• Hand-held

Ordering from Intrace USA

If your instrument shows a manufacturing defect within three years, we will put it right. 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 a curved deep option, see our Deaver retractor. The rest of our surgical retractors is one click away.

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