Kelly Retractor

Description

Kelly Retractor

The Kelly retractor gives deep abdominal and pelvic exposure in open surgery. You can order a shallow blade or one of four deep blades.

Shallow blade

The 70 x 50 mm blade sits on a 26 cm instrument. So it suits the upper wall and shallow wounds in slim patients. Also, it pairs well with a deeper size in the same tray.

Deep blades

Deep blades come in 160 or 190 mm depths. Each depth has a 38 mm or a 57 mm width option. As a result, you get four deep choices, all on a 27 cm body.

Pelvic reach

Long blades hold bowel and bladder aside deep in the pelvis. However, they need a firm, steady hand from the assistant. Therefore assistants should brace the arm during long holds.

Hand-held use

This instrument works by hand, not on a frame system. Instead, teams needing a frame-mounted blade can buy that part separately. That way each setup gets the right component for its frame.

Reprocessing Kelly retractor

Wash the long blades end to end, since tissue clings near the tip. Next, rinse and check the blade for bends along its length. Finally, dry it and store the deep sizes lying flat.

Kelly retractor specifications

• 70 x 50 mm blade: 26 cm
• 160 mm deep, 38 or 57 mm wide: 27 cm
• 190 mm deep, 38 or 57 mm wide: 27 cm
• Hand-held

Supply and warranty

If your instrument shows a manufacturing defect within three years, we will put it right. Also, we check each piece in Atlanta before shipping. For care and cleaning questions, read our FAQs. Surgical stainless grades fall under ASTM F899. For a narrower pelvic blade, see our Simon retractor. Also, see our whole retractor range.

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