Quick Answer: Balfour Abdominal Retractor 3 Blades is a self-retaining abdominal retractor with 3 blades, a locking mechanism and a hinged compass, made of martensitic steel and giving a maximum wound opening of approximately 180 mm.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Self-retaining, 3 blades, with locking mechanism and compass (support with hinged arms)
0.50% carbon; 13% chromium; 0.60 to 0.90% molybdenum
About This Product
After the incision, this retractor holds back skin, fatty tissue, muscles or viscera to expose the operative field. A locking mechanism and a compass, which is a support with hinged arms, make this Surgical Instruments retractor self-holding, and its fenestrated end blades and solid centre blade open the wound to approximately 180 mm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How wide can the Balfour retractor open a wound? To a maximum of approximately 180 mm.
Q2. What blades does it have? Fenestrated end blades of approximately 35 x 70 mm and a solid centre blade of approximately 45 x 80 mm, 3 blades in all.
Export orders from Lab Equipments Ambala have gone to buyers in Malaysia, Mongolia and Eritrea, among other markets.
