O’Sullivan-O’Connor Abdominal Retractor — Complete Set, 3 Interchangeable Blades

The O’Sullivan-O’Connor Retractor is a self-retaining abdominal retractor used to hold open midline incisions during general surgery and hysterectomies. It uses a ratchet-lock frame with 2 fixed blades and 3 interchangeable blunt-tip blades, letting the surgeon adjust exposure without damaging surrounding tissue.

Product Overview

The VS Surgico O’Sullivan-O’Connor Abdominal Retractor Set is a self-retaining retractor built for midline incisions in general abdominal surgery, including stomach, intestine, rectum, and hysterectomy procedures. Its frame uses wingnuts and individual ratchet locks to hold each blade in position independently, reducing the need for continuous manual adjustment or assistant support during the procedure.

The complete set includes 2 fixed blades built into the frame plus 3 interchangeable blades — two smaller blades at 1¾″ x 3¼″ (4.4cm x 8.3cm) and one larger blade at 2¾″ x 4¼″ (7cm x 10.8cm) — so the surgeon can match blade size to incision depth and width as the procedure requires. All blades have blunt tips designed to hook onto tissue for retraction without tearing or puncturing it.

Made from German stainless steel with a satin finish, the set is fully autoclavable and built for repeated use in general surgical settings.

Specifications Table

FAQ

Q: What is an O’Sullivan-O’Connor retractor used for?
A: It’s used to hold open midline abdominal incisions during general surgery, and is also commonly applied in hysterectomy procedures.

Q: How many blades come with the O’Sullivan-O’Connor retractor set? A: The complete set includes 2 fixed blades attached to the frame plus 3 interchangeable blades — two small and one large — for a total of 5 blade points across the frame.

Q: What sizes are the interchangeable blades?
A: Two small blades measuring 1¾″ x 3¼″ (4.4cm x 8.3cm) and one large blade measuring 2¾″ x 4¼″ (7cm x 10.8cm).

Q: Why does the O’Sullivan-O’Connor retractor use ratchet locks instead of screw locks?

A: Individual ratchet locks let each blade be positioned and held independently, reducing user fatigue and allowing quick adjustment without loosening the whole frame.

Q: Is the O’Sullivan-O’Connor retractor reusable?
A: Yes. It’s made from German stainless steel and is fully autoclavable for repeated sterilization.

 Facts Paragraph

VS Surgico manufactures the O’Sullivan-O’Connor Abdominal Retractor as a complete set consisting of a ratchet-lock frame with 2 fixed blades and 3 interchangeable blunt-tip blades — two measuring 1¾″ x 3¼″ (4.4cm x 8.3cm) and one measuring 2¾″ x 4¼″ (7cm x 10.8cm). The set is made from German stainless steel with a satin finish, passivated for rust resistance, 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.