Balfour Self-Retaining Retractor 10.0 cm (4")

Balfour Self-Retaining Retractor — 10.0 cm (4")

The Balfour Self-Retaining Retractor is a foundational instrument for abdominal and pelvic exposure in the operating room. Its self-retaining frame holds the surgical field open hands-free, giving the surgical team a stable, unobstructed view during open procedures. This 10.0 cm (4") version is well suited to hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and clinics that need dependable retraction for general, gynecologic, and urologic cases. The design balances secure blade positioning with controlled adjustment, so the field stays open without constant manual assistance. Built for repeated sterilization cycles, it supports efficient turnover between cases and consistent performance across a busy surgical schedule.

• Open abdominal surgery requiring sustained exposure of the operative field
• Gynecologic procedures needing stable pelvic retraction
• General surgery cases where hands-free self-retention frees assistants
• Urologic and other open procedures requiring controlled lateral retraction
• Ambulatory surgery centers and clinics performing routine open cases

• Clean and remove debris promptly after use per facility protocol
• Inspect blades, joints, and locking mechanism before each sterilization cycle
• Sterilize using validated hospital steam sterilization parameters
• Store in a protected tray to prevent damage to the frame and blades

For use by trained surgical professionals. Confirm instrument suitability and sterilization parameters with your facility's protocols.