Description

The Mammoplast Breast Retractor is designed to hold breast tissue in position during surgery while maintaining a steady level of retraction. Its circular frame surrounds the working area, and the adjustable arms can be positioned to suit the amount of tissue being held. The self-retaining design means the retractor can stay in place without requiring continuous hand support.

A self-retaining ratchet controls the opening of the retractor and helps maintain the selected position. The arms can be adjusted as needed, allowing the instrument to hold the breast while leaving the surgeon’s hands free for other parts of the procedure. The broad circular frame also spreads the applied pressure around the tissue rather than concentrating it at one small point.

The inner edge of the frame provides the main retraction surface, while the outer section has several round openings that help reduce the overall weight of the instrument. The two adjustable arms extend from the circular frame and meet at the opposite side, where the ratchet mechanism controls their movement.

The retractor is specifically intended to provide circumferential constant pressure to the breast. This can be useful during de-epithelialization, when the tissue needs to remain held and exposed while the surgeon works around the planned area. The adjustable construction allows the retraction to be changed rather than keeping the instrument at one fixed opening.

The ratchet and hinged arms are the main moving parts of the design. Once the desired position has been reached, the self-retaining mechanism helps keep the frame open. The circular shape also gives the surgeon access to the central working area while the surrounding tissue remains retracted.

The instrument has a metal construction intended for professional surgical use and repeated reprocessing. Each retractor should be carefully checked before use, including the frame, ratchet, hinges, adjustable arms, and serrated contact surfaces. The mechanism should open and lock smoothly, with no bending or damage that could affect its positioning.

The Mammoplast Breast Retractor provides adjustable, self-retaining circumferential retraction for breast surgery and de-epithelialization procedures.