Balfour Abdominal Retractor — 10″ Spread, Self-Retaining

The Balfour Abdominal Retractor 10″ spread is the largest standard size in the Balfour range, used for deep or extensive abdominal surgery such as bariatric procedures, major laparotomies, and gastric or liver surgery. Fenestrated side blades and a solid center blade hold the incision open self-retaining, giving the surgeon wide exposure without manual assistance.

Product Overview

The VS Surgico Balfour Abdominal Retractor 10″ Spread is the largest configuration in the Balfour retractor family, built for cases where the 7″ standard size doesn’t provide enough exposure — deep abdominal surgery, bariatric procedures, major gastric or liver work, and extensive laparotomies.

Like the smaller sizes, it uses two fenestrated wire side blades to protect soft tissue and allow fluid drainage, paired with a solid center blade for a firm retraction point and unobstructed surgical view. The dual sliding-bar frame with screw-lock adjustment locks the spread in place, holding tightly packed organs and tissue back throughout longer or more complex procedures without requiring continuous manual retraction.

Made from surgical-grade stainless steel with a satin finish, it’s fully autoclavable and built to withstand repeated sterilization cycles across high-volume surgical use.

Specifications Table

FAQ

Q: What is the 10″ Balfour retractor used for?
A: It’s used for deep or extensive abdominal surgery — bariatric procedures, major laparotomies, and gastric or liver surgery — where a wider spread than the 7″ standard size is needed.

Q: Is the 10″ Balfour retractor the largest size available?
A: Yes, 10″ is the largest standard spread in the Balfour retractor range, sized above the 4″ pediatric and 7″ standard versions.

Q: What’s the difference between the 7″ and 10″ Balfour retractor?
A: Both use the same fenestrated-blade, self-retaining design, but the 10″ provides a wider spread for deeper cavities and more extensive procedures, while the 7″ suits general laparotomy and C-section work.

Q: Is the 10″ Balfour retractor reusable?
A: Yes. It’s made from passivated surgical stainless steel and is fully autoclavable for repeated sterilization.

Facts Paragraph

VS Surgico manufactures the Balfour Abdominal Retractor with a 10″ (25.4cm) spread from surgical-grade stainless steel, fitted with two fenestrated side blades and one solid center blade on a dual sliding-bar, screw-lock frame. The instrument has a satin finish, is passivated for rust resistance, and is ultrasonically cleaned and tested via boil, performance, and shape testing before dispatch. It is manufactured under CE MDR 2017/745, ISO 13485:2016, and ISO 9001:2015 certification, with OEM and private-label production available for hospital groups and distributors sourcing from Sialkot, Pakistan.