Draffin Bipod Stand with Plates

The Draffin bipod stand is a surgical support device used to hold retractors in a fixed position during an operation, taking over the job of continuously holding retraction that would otherwise fall to a surgical assistant. Fitted with plates that connect to retractor handles, the stand allows the surgical team to set the required degree of retraction and then let the stand maintain that position steadily for the duration of the procedure.

This is particularly valuable during longer operations where sustained retraction is needed, since it reduces assistant fatigue and helps keep the surgical field consistently exposed without small shifts caused by a tired hand. The stand's bipod base gives it a stable footing on the operating table or nearby surface, supporting the weight and tension applied through the retractor without shifting position unexpectedly during the case.

Draffin stands are used across general and orthopedic surgery wherever a fixed, hands-free retraction setup is preferred over continuous manual holding. As a reusable metal instrument, it is cleaned and sterilized between cases like other surgical support equipment and is typically kept as part of a general surgery equipment set.