Sklar Beckman-Adson Retractor, Sharp, 12-1/2 Inch
A 12-1/2 inch self retaining retractor with sharp prongs, used to hold a surgical wound open hands free during general and abdominal surgery.
The Sklar Beckman-Adson Retractor is a self retaining surgical retractor that holds a wound margin open without requiring an assistant to maintain manual tension, freeing hands for other tasks during the procedure. Measuring 12-1/2 inches, it is sized for larger incisions typical of general and abdominal surgery, where a wide field needs to stay open for an extended period.
This listing covers the sharp prong version, which digs lightly into tissue or fascia to hold position under load, as opposed to a blunt tip that relies on tension alone. The Beckman-Adson pattern is a well established self retaining design that uses a ratchet mechanism to lock the retractor arms at the desired spread, adjustable during the procedure as needed.
Because it holds itself open, it reduces the number of hands needed at the table during long or complex closures and dissections. As with the rest of the Sklar retractor range, it is manufactured for repeated clinical use with standard hospital sterilization between cases, and is a common fixture in general surgical instrument sets.
