108 devices · GMDN 47991
Self-retaining surgical retractors (single-use) are disposable, hand-held instruments designed to hold open surgical incisions during procedures. Their hooked blades and self-locking mechanism keep tissue apart without requiring constant manual adjustment, improving surgeon access and stability during open surgery.
These devices are typically classified as single-use medical instruments and must meet sterility and performance standards. They are often supplied pre-sterilized and packaged for immediate clinical use, with variations in blade shape or size depending on surgical needs.
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