Tuffier Retractor

Description

Tuffier Retractor

The Tuffier retractor in this hand-held form has a 23 cm length and a 64 x 60 mm blade. It gives steady exposure in open general surgery.

A near-square blade

The 64 x 60 mm blade has nearly equal width and depth. So it holds a broad section of tissue at once. That spreads the load across the wound wall.

A 23 cm hand-held body

At 23 cm, it reaches beyond superficial layers without feeling heavy. Also, the assistant can adjust the pull by hand at any moment. Then the view shifts as the surgeon moves on.

Hand-held, not a frame

Note that this model is a hand retractor rather than a rib spreader. However, it shares the Tuffier name with that frame. Check your tray list so the right tool arrives.

Where it helps

Laparotomy and other open abdominal cases suit a wide hand retractor like this. In addition, it works on the flank and chest wall. Many teams keep a Tuffier retractor beside a narrower blade for fine work.

Reprocessing Tuffier retractor

Rinse the broad blade quickly after use, before fluids dry on it. Next, scrub both faces and the neck with a soft brush. Finally, dry the instrument and store it where the blade will not bend.

Tuffier retractor specifications

• Length: 23 cm
• Blade: 64 x 60 mm
• Hand-held

Ordering from Intrace USA

A three-year warranty protects this instrument against manufacturing 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 a longer 28 cm tool with a wider blade, see our flexible Kuemmel retractor. Beyond this item, browse our surgical retractors.

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