
Bookwalter StrongArm General Surgery Retractor System
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The Bookwalter General Surgery Retractor is a table-mounted self-retaining retractor designed to provide stable, hands-free surgical exposure during open abdominal and general surgical procedures. Its modular framework combines a field post, horizontal support components, medium oval and segmented rings, adjustable ratchets and a selection of retractor blades.
The Bookwalter General Surgery Retractor is a table-mounted self-retaining retractor designed to provide stable, hands-free exposure during open abdominal and general surgical procedures. Its modular framework combines a field post, horizontal bar, horizontal flex bar, post coupler, retractor rings and adjustable ratchet mechanisms to support selected blades around the operative field.
The General Surgery configuration includes a medium oval ring, a medium segmented ring, two standard non-tilt ratchets and six multi-angle tilt ratchet mechanisms. The set also includes Balfour, Kelly, malleable, Harrington and Gelpi blades in different configurations.
The complete system is supplied in a dedicated sterilization box for organized storage and processing. The system is supplied non-sterile and is designed to be reusable and autoclavable. Cleaning and sterilization should be performed according to the healthcare facility's validated procedures before use.
Retractor Maker supplies the Bookwalter General Surgery Retractor directly to hospitals, distributors and other B2B customers.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Intended Use | Provides stable, hands-free surgical exposure during open abdominal and general surgical procedures using a table-mounted self-retaining retractor system. |
| Primary Material | Non-magnetic, surgical-grade stainless steel |
| Configuration | Complete General Surgery Retractor System |
| Mounting System | Field post with horizontal bar, horizontal flex bar, and post coupler |
| Ring Configuration | Medium oval ring and medium segmented ring |
| Sterility | Supplied non-sterile (fully autoclavable) |
| Packaging | Supplied in a sterilization box |
| Manufacturer | Retractor Maker |
| Product Condition | Brand new |
| Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) | 1 Full Set |
| Quantity | Component | Dimensions / Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Field Post | 12″ (30.5 cm) |
| 1 | Horizontal Bar | Standard |
| 1 | Post Coupler | Standard |
| 1 | Horizontal Flex Bar | 1″ Diameter (2.5 cm) |
| 2 | Standard Ratchets | Non-Tilt |
| 6 | Tilt Ratchet Mechanisms | Multi-Angle |
| 1 | Oval Ring, Medium | 10½″ × 14½″ (26.7 × 36.8 cm) |
| 1 | Segmented Ring, Medium | 10½″ × 19″ (26.7 × 48.3 cm) |
| 1 | Balfour Blade | 2⅝″ × 3″ (6.7 × 7.6 cm) |
| 2 | Kelly Blades | 2″ × 3″ (5.1 × 7.6 cm) |
| 1 | Kelly Blade | 2″ × 4″ (5.1 × 10.2 cm) |
| 1 | Kelly Blade | 2″ × 5″ (5.1 × 12.7 cm) |
| 1 | Kelly Blade | 2″ × 6″ (5.1 × 15.2 cm) |
| 1 | Malleable Blade | 3″ × 6″ (7.6 × 15.2 cm) |
| 2 | Malleable Blades | 2″ × 6″ (5.1 × 15.2 cm) |
| 1 | Malleable Blade | 1½″ × 6″ (3.8 × 15.2 cm) |
| 1 | Harrington Blade | 1″ × 5⅝″ × 2½″ (2.5 × 14.3 × 6.4 cm) |
| 1 | Gelpi Blade | Standard |
| 1 | Sterilization Box | Protective Case |
Minimum order quantity: 1 Full Set.
The Bookwalter General Surgery Retractor is a table-mounted self-retaining retractor designed to provide stable, hands-free surgical exposure during open abdominal and general surgical procedures.
The complete set includes a field post, horizontal bar, post coupler, horizontal flex bar, standard and tilt ratchet mechanisms, medium oval and segmented rings, Balfour, Kelly, malleable, Harrington and Gelpi blades, and a protective sterilization box.
The listed price is $1,999.00 USD with free shipping.
The SKU is RM-BGSR-1.
The minimum order quantity is 1 Full Set.
No. The system is supplied non-sterile and should be cleaned and sterilized according to the healthcare facility's validated procedures before use.
Yes. The supplied product information identifies the system as reusable and autoclavable.
It is designed to provide surgical exposure during open abdominal and general surgical procedures requiring a table-mounted self-retaining retraction system.
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