Malleable Retractor
Instrument flash card
Aliases
Ribbon retractor
Use
All-purpose retraction of tissue
Length(s)
Length 6" to 14", width 3/4" to 3"
Identifying Features
Flat, flexible stainless steel to allow for customization to specific anatomy and retraction needs
Cautions
none
Surgical Tech Info
When used to retract an organ, a moist lap sponge should be placed between the retractor blade and the structure.Return the retractor to its original flat shape before sending to SPD for reprocessing
Sterile Processing Info
Retrun the retractor to its original flat shape as much as possible before packaging. Inspect for cracks caused by constant bending and re-bending