DEAVER RETRACTOR WIDTH 38MM 30,0CM

DEAVER RETRACTOR • WIDTH 38MM • 30.0CM • CE CLASS I • ISO 13485:2016

Wide-Bladed Maximum Deep Retractor for Stable and Broad Exposure in Large Body Cavities

The DEAVER RETRACTOR with the extraordinary standard dimensions of 38 mm width and 30.0 cm length is a CE Class I medical device manufactured according to ISO 13485:2016. This wide-bladed maximum version expands the classical Deaver principle with a significant width component. It is designed for the definitive, powerful, and broad retraction of voluminous tissue in the largest and deepest anatomical spaces, such as the entire upper abdominal retroperitoneum, the pelvis, or during extensive thoracic approaches.

Product Highlights:

✔ Certified according to ISO 13485:2016
✔ CE marking Class I (Regulation (EU) 2017/745 MDR)
✔ Exceptional blade width (38 mm) for broad-area hold and stability
✔ Maximum standard length (30 cm) for reach into the deepest body cavities
✔ Characteristically strongly curved, but significantly wider tip for secure envelopment of larger tissue volumes
✔ Enables true surface area retraction for the first time, with the benefits of Deaver depth effect
✔ Fully rounded, high-gloss polished edges for maximum atraumatic quality
✔ High-quality surgical stainless steel in a stable grade optimized for width and length
✔ Very long, solid handle for controlled force transmission under high load
✔ Autoclavable and designed for maximum procedures in visceral and tumor surgery

Benefits of the Deaver Retractor (38 mm, 30 cm):

• Combined Depth and Width Effect: Combines the reach and precision of a deep retractor with the holding power and area control of a wide retractor. Ideal for stabilizing large organs (e.g., a liver lobe, the spleen) or extensive tissue packages in depth.
• For the Largest Visceral and Oncological Challenges: Specifically developed for extensive tumor resections in the retroperitoneum, major vascular reconstructions, or revision surgeries where conventional narrow Deaver retractors provide too little and wide flat retractors are too imprecise.
• Reduces Instrument Changes: Can often replace the simultaneous use of a narrow hook for depth and a wide hook for surface area.
• Optimized Stability: The width gives the long lever significantly increased bending stability, enabling secure and controlled holding even under high traction tension.
• Atraumatic Surface Effect: The polished, wide blade distributes pressure over a larger area, minimizing the risk of tissue trauma.

Technical Specifications:

• Model: Deaver Retractor, Wide-Bladed Maximum Version
• Overall Length: 30.0 cm
• Blade Width: 38 mm
• Blade Shape: Long, with exceptional width and the characteristic strong curve at the tip
• Handle Form: Very long, solid, and ergonomic handle
• Material: High-quality surgical stainless steel (e.g., 1.4301 / 316L in high-load quality)
• Surface: High-gloss polished (mirror finish) for best gliding
• Special Feature: Unique combination of maximum Deaver length with unusual width for surface area retraction in depth
• Risk Class: I according to Regulation (EU) 2017/745 MDR

Areas of Application:

• Stable retraction in extensive visceral tumor resections (pancreas, liver, retroperitoneum)
• Complex vascular reconstructions of the abdominal aorta and its branches
• Major urological and gynecological oncological procedures in the pelvis
• Extensive thoracic and thoraco-abdominal procedures

Important Safety and Handling Instructions:

• FOR USE BY EXPERIENCED SURGICAL PERSONNEL IN MAXIMUM CARE CENTERS ONLY.
• Use under strict aseptic conditions only.
• Perform an intensive visual inspection for material fatigue BEFORE EACH USE.
• The enormous lever length combined with the broad contact surface generates very high forces. Utmost dosage and control are mandatory.
• Exercise particular care when placing in depth due to the width, to avoid compressing large vascular or nerve structures.
• Reprocessing requires thorough cleaning of the large, curved surface.