Crawford aortic retractor 7 1/2" small 15.0mm wide blade flat handle

Focused Retraction for Controlled Aortic and General Surgical Access

The Crawford aortic retractor is a small surgical retractor designed to support tissue retraction and maintain a working view during cardiovascular and general surgery. Its 7 1/2-inch length provides practical reach for operative handling, while the 15.0mm-wide blade offers a compact contact area for focused retraction. The flat handle supports direct manual control during positioning and adjustment. As a named aortic retractor, it is suited to procedures requiring deliberate access around the aorta and can also support related general surgical retraction tasks where a small blade and straightforward handling are appropriate.

Use Cases

• Support focused retraction during cardiovascular procedures involving aortic exposure.
• Assist with maintaining access and visualization around the operative field during general surgery.
• Position and adjust tissue retraction using the instrument’s flat handle.
• Use where a small retractor with a 15.0mm-wide blade is appropriate for controlled surgical access.

Specifications

Care & Reprocessing

• Clean and reprocess according to the facility’s validated protocols and the applicable instructions for use.
• Inspect the blade and flat handle before and after use for visible soil, damage, distortion, or other conditions that could affect handling.
• Handle the 15.0mm-wide blade carefully to avoid contact damage during cleaning, transport, and storage.
• Store the retractor in a manner that protects the blade and maintains clear identification for subsequent use.

General use; follow facility protocols.