Tuffier Rib Spreader

Description

GreyMedical® Introducing Tuffier Rib Spreader (16cm), which is used in Cardiovascular prodecures, especially to expose the thoracic cavity and underlying cardiopulmonary structures. Moreover, it features Geared ratchet bar, Two solid side blades, Blades of size 4.5×4.5cm, Laterally extending arms, 16cm of blade separating power and an ergonomically designed handle. Tuffier Rib Spreader is easy to clean and can be reused in clinical settings. Also, it is crafted from premium German Stainless Steel, featuring a satin finish that ensures the best possible quality.

Tuffier Thoracotomy Spreader

• Feature: Tuffier Rib Spreader (16cm) is surgical instrument that is used in Cardiovascular prodecures, especially to expose the thoracic cavity and underlying cardiopulmonary structures. Additionally, it has Geared ratchet bar, Two solid side blades, Blades of size 4.5×4.5cm, Laterally extending arms, 16cm of blade separating power and an ergonomically designed handle. Also, it is easy to clean and can be reused in clinical settings.
• Material Quality: Made from German Stainless Steel, ensuring these Spreaders can be used multiple times in various surgeries. It’s challenging to build, but it helps the Spreaders survive the sterilization process repeatedly.
• Autoclavable and Reusable: It is designed for repeated sterilization and constructed to the highest standards of medical practice hygiene. On customer request, we can also share raw material certificates.
• CE Marked: The Spreaders are marked with CE, indicating conformity with health, safety, and environmental protection requirements for merchandise bought inside the European Economic Area.
• Lifetime Warranty: GreyMedical offers a lifetime guarantee on these Spreaders, demonstrating our commitment to high quality and customer satisfaction. This guarantee serves as a promise of the Spreaders’ overall performance and reliability, giving surgeons peace of mind when selecting our products.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is a Tuffier Rib Spreader used for?
A: The Tuffier Rib Spreader used to create space between the ribs and maintain them divided during thoracotomy, to expose the thoracic cavity and underlying cardiopulmonary structures.

Q: What is the length of Grey Medical’s Tuffier Rib Spreader ?
A: Grey Medical’s Tuffier Rib Spreader has a geared ratchet bar, two solid side blades measuring 4.5 cm x 4.5 cm, laterally extending arms and a total of 16.0 cm of blade separating power with an overall length of 16.0 cm.

Q: How does a Tuffier Rib Spreader differ from other Spreaders?
A: Standard soft tissue retractors require a manual force to be effective and do not have the rigidity to withstand muscular compression across the chest wall. This spreader is designed to provide hands free, rigid chest wall retraction during long surgical procedures, and uses a self-retaining rack mechanism and broad-faced blades.

Q: What is the Tuffier Thoracotomy Spreader made from?
A: The Tuffier Rib Spreader is made from premium German Stainless Steel, to ensure that the instrument is resistant to corrosion, has a long lifetime, and can be sterilised in an autoclave using standard sterilisation cycles.

Q: Can the Tuffier Thoracotomy Spreader be autoclaved?
A: Yes. The Grey Medical Tuffier Rib Spreader is completely autoclavable and safe to use in steam sterilisation (134°C / 273°F) for multiple uses in a sterile environment.

Q: Does Grey Medical sell the Tuffier Thoracotomy Spreader in bulk for hospitals or clinics?
A: Yes. Grey Medical provides bulk orders to hospitals, clinics and distributors. We ship internationally and have free shipping for orders over $350 USD. Contact us for institutional pricing.

Q: Where can I purchase a good quality Tuffier Thoracotomy Spreader ?
A: You can buy the Tuffier Rib Spreader at Grey Medical. Grey Medical offers high-quality surgical instruments made to international standards, and ships globally.

Q: Is there a warranty on the Tuffier Thoracotomy Spreader ?
A: Grey Medical offers a warranty and services for their instruments. See our Warranty and Services page for details.