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Bookwalter Retractor Blades

Bookwalter Balfour Blade

SKU: RM-BBB-1

$119USD

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Select Size5/8 x 3 in (67 x 76 mm)

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A replacement Bookwalter retractor blade with a curved Balfour-style profile for abdominal wall and soft-tissue retraction. Non-magnetic surgical-grade stainless steel, available in 5/8 x 3 in and 3 1/2 x 2 3/4 in, supplied non-sterile and fully autoclavable by Retractor Maker.

Product Description

The Bookwalter Balfour Blade is a replacement Bookwalter retractor blade designed for attachment to compatible Bookwalter ratchets. Its curved Balfour-style profile provides broad tissue engagement for abdominal wall and soft-tissue retraction during open surgical procedures.

The blade mounts into standard Bookwalter ratchets to retract and hold abdominal wall margins, muscular tissue and soft organs. The curved lip distributes retraction force across a broad contact area, and the standard notched handle shank seats into slide-on and tilt ratchets.

Product Specifications

Product specifications for the Bookwalter Balfour Blade
SpecificationDetails
Product NameBookwalter Balfour Blade
SKURM-BBB-1
MaterialNon-magnetic, surgical-grade stainless steel
Blade ProfileCurved lip Balfour profile for broad tissue engagement and distribution of retraction force
Attachment MechanismStandard notched handle shank compatible with standard slide-on and tilt ratchets
CompatibilityStandard Bookwalter Retractor Systems, Standard Ratchets, Tilt Ratchets and Self-Retaining Ratchets
Available Sizes5/8 x 3 in (67 x 76 mm) and 3 1/2 x 2 3/4 in (89 x 70 mm)
SterilitySupplied non-sterile (fully autoclavable)
PackagingIndividual protective packaging
ManufacturerRetractor Maker
Product ConditionBrand new replacement component
Minimum Order Quantity1 Piece

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bookwalter Balfour Blade used for?

It is used with compatible Bookwalter ratchets to retract abdominal wall margins, muscular tissue, and soft organs.

What sizes are available?

The blade is available in 5/8 x 3 inches and 3 1/2 x 2 3/4 inches.

Is the Bookwalter Balfour Blade autoclavable?

Yes. It is supplied non-sterile and is fully autoclavable.

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