Brief Description
| Instrument | Primary Usage | Design |
|---|---|---|
| Heaney Retractor | Gynecological surgeries; e.g., hysterectomy | Curved blade with various lengths and widths |
| Taylor Spinal Retractor | Spinal surgeries; e.g., discectomy | Flat blades with ergonomic handles |
| Love Uvula Retractor | ENT surgeries; e.g., uvuloplasty | Wide blade with smooth edges |
Surgical retractors, including Heaney Retractors, Taylor Spinal Retractors, and Love Uvula Retractors, are critical in gynecological, spinal, and ENT procedures. Research highlights their importance in improving surgical visualization, minimizing tissue trauma, and enhancing procedural efficiency. Their ergonomic designs, such as Heaney’s curved blades and Taylor’s flat, angled blades, ensure precise retraction with minimal strain on surgeons. Studies in medical journals emphasize their role in successful outcomes during hysterectomies, discectomies, and uvuloplasties.
Features
- Material: Stainless steel for durability and sterility
- Sizes:
- Taylor Spinal Retractor: 7 ¼”, Blade 1 1/,” x 3″; 8″, Blade 11/,” x 4″
- Heaney Retractor: 10 ½”, Blade 11/8″ x 1 ¼”; 10 ½”, Blade 1 1 /8″ x 2 7 /8″; 10 ½”, Blade 11/8″ x 3 1/,”
- Love Uvula Retractor: 18mm, 20mm, 22mm Wide Blade
