Balfour Abdominal Retractor Set — 3 Piece (4″/7″/10″ Spread)

 A Balfour Abdominal Retractor is a self-retaining surgical instrument used to hold open abdominal incisions during laparotomies, C-sections, and gastric or liver surgery. This 3-piece set (4″ pediatric, 7″ standard, 10″ deep-cavity) uses fenestrated side blades and a solid center blade to provide wide, hands-free exposure while protecting surrounding tissue.

Product Overview

The VS Surgico Balfour Abdominal Retractor Set includes three self-retaining retractors — 4″ (pediatric/general), 7″ (standard laparotomy), and 10″ (deep abdominal/bariatric) — each built from surgical-grade stainless steel for repeated sterilization and long-term OR use.

Each retractor uses two fenestrated lateral blades and one solid center blade on a dual sliding-bar frame, letting the surgeon lock the exact spread needed without a second set of hands holding the incision open. The screw-lock mechanism holds position under tension, reducing assistant fatigue during long procedures.

This set is commonly stocked by hospitals, surgical distributors, and veterinary clinics needing one kit that scales from pediatric to deep adult cavity work.

Specifications Table

FAQ

Q: What is a Balfour retractor used for?
A: It’s used to hold open large abdominal incisions during laparotomies, C-sections, and gastric or liver surgery, giving the surgeon self-retaining access without needing an assistant to manually hold the wound open.

Q: What sizes come in a Balfour retractor set?
A: A standard set includes 4″ (pediatric/small), 7″ (general/standard), and 10″ (deep or bariatric cavity) spread sizes.

Q: Is the Balfour retractor reusable?
A: Yes. It’s made from passivated surgical stainless steel and is fully autoclavable for repeated sterilization cycles.

Q: What’s the difference between fenestrated and solid blades on a Balfour retractor?
A: Fenestrated (perforated) side blades reduce tissue trauma and allow fluid drainage, while the solid center blade gives a firmer retraction point for wider exposure.

Facts

VS Surgico manufactures the Balfour Abdominal Retractor Set from surgical-grade stainless steel, in 4″, 7″, and 10″ spread configurations, each fitted with two fenestrated side blades and one solid center blade on a screw-lock, dual sliding-bar frame. The instruments are passivated for rust resistance, ultrasonically cleaned, and undergo boil, performance, and shape testing before dispatch. Production is certified under CE MDR 2017/745, ISO 13485:2016, and ISO 9001:2015, with OEM and private-label manufacturing available for hospital groups and surgical distributors sourcing from Sialkot, Pakistan.