Bookwalter Retractor
Also called Jaritrack Retractor, Universal Ring Retractor System, Bookwalter
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A table-mounted self-retaining retractor system. A post clamps to the table rail and holds a bar and a round or oval ring; blades of many shapes lock onto the ring with ratchets.
Primary uses
What this instrument is on the table to do.
Gives wide, hands-free exposure in major abdominal and pelvic surgery and cuts the need for an extra assistant to hold retractors.
Sizes & variants
The lengths, angles and patterns it comes in.
Oval rings small, medium and large (about 8 x 12 1/4 in to 12 x 18 1/2 in); round rings small, medium and large (8 1/2, 10 1/2, 12 1/2 in); segmented rings and a ring with suture notches. Horizontal bars about 14 1/4 to 18 1/2 in, including a flex bar that rotates 360 degrees. Rotilt ratchets let a blade rotate and tilt. Kits are made for abdominal, spinal, gynecologic (Magrina) and laparoscopic use.
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