13" Ribbon Retractor 1/2" width

Controlled Retraction for Clearer Operative Access

The 13" Ribbon Retractor, measuring 1/2" in width, is a narrow surgical retractor designed to support tissue retraction and maintain access within the operative field. Its ribbon-style profile provides a practical option when a slim instrument is useful for positioning along the surgical site and helping keep working space visible. The 13" length offers reach for handling from outside the immediate field, supporting organized instrument manipulation during General Surgery and Neurosurgery procedures. Use it as part of a carefully controlled retraction technique suited to the operative approach, tissue location, and facility protocol.

Use Cases

• Support controlled tissue retraction during General Surgery procedures where a narrow ribbon-style instrument is appropriate.
• Assist with maintaining access and visualization around the operative site during Neurosurgery procedures.
• Position along the edge of the surgical field when a 1/2"-wide retractor profile is useful for focused retraction.
• Use the 13" length to support instrument handling while maintaining working distance from the immediate operative site.

Specifications

Care & Reprocessing

• Clean and reprocess the instrument according to facility protocols and the applicable instructions for use.
• Inspect the ribbon and retractor surfaces before and after use for visible soil, damage, or changes that could affect handling.
• Handle the retractor carefully during cleaning, transport, and setup to help prevent bending, impact, or surface damage.
• Store in a clean, dry location with protection from contact with other instruments that could cause damage.

General use; follow facility protocols.