Device Dossier
Retractor blade
Device Dossier for Retractor blade (Retractor blade, Class IIa, sponsor Steris). ARTG record, intended purpose, GMDN category — compiled by arcimedes.
- GMDN category: Retractor blade
Intended purpose
A surgical instrument that functions as a parting edge to separate the margins of a wound/incision during a surgical procedure. It may be slotted/fixed onto a retractor handle or function as a component of a self-retaining retractor system. It is sometimes referred to as a variable or vario retractor blade because of its variety of lengths and sizes. It is made of high-grade stainless steel. This is a reusable device.