Sklar Kocher Retractor, 23mm x 8mm Blade 8-1/4 Inch
An 8-1/4 inch retractor with a 23mm by 8mm blade, used to hold tissue aside and maintain exposure of the surgical field during abdominal procedures.
The Sklar Kocher Retractor is an 8-1/4 inch instrument fitted with a blade measuring 23mm by 8mm, sized to hold back a moderate section of tissue while giving the surgeon a clear view and access to the underlying surgical field. This kind of hand-held retractor is typically used by an assisting surgeon or nurse to pull tissue aside at the surgeon's direction, a common requirement in abdominal and general surgery where deeper structures need to be exposed through an incision.
The blade dimensions place it in a mid-range size suitable for general abdominal work rather than the very large blades used for major cavity retraction or the small blades used for superficial or plastic surgery. It is used across general, gynecologic and urologic surgery wherever a solid, hand-held retraction option is needed.
As a reusable stainless steel instrument, it should be cleaned and sterilized between cases following standard reprocessing protocols, with the blade edge and handle checked before use to confirm it remains structurally sound.
