Description
Sklar Richardson-Eastman Retractor is a surgical instrument from Sklar Instruments, 10-1/4 in long, straight, Sklar OR Grade. It is built for repeated use and is supplied non-sterile, ready for the facility's standard instrument processing before the first case. Sklar lists it for cardiovascular and general surgery work.
- Measured Profile – 10-1/4 in overall length (260 mm) gives the richardson-eastman retractor its working reach.
- Tip Configuration – A blade tip shapes how the instrument engages tissue.
- Reusable Build – Made for repeated use across cases, with processing between them.
- Department Packaging – Sold 1 each, so supply rooms stock the richardson-eastman retractor at the level each department uses.
Richardson-Eastman Retractor Built for Cardiovascular Work
The richardson-eastman retractor is part of the Sklar Instruments catalog, in the Sklar OR Grade range. This instrument is a handheld, right angle retractor used for holding back layers of tissue close to the surface. This instrument is different sizes and both feature a crescent shaped lip. It is made of stainless steel. As a reusable instrument, it returns to service after cleaning and sterilization between cases.
Features and Benefits
Design
- Overall Length – 10-1/4 in (260 mm) of reach for the working site.
- Tip – A blade tip for precise engagement.
- Profile – A straight profile follows the approach angle of the case.
Handling and Build
- Material – The stainless steel build is made for daily clinical service.
- Grade – Built to the Sklar OR Grade tier, the level Sklar specifies for this line.
Supply and Use
- Supplied State – Supplied non-sterile, ready for standard processing before use.
- Service Life – Reusable across cases with cleaning and sterilization between them.
- Latex – Not made with natural rubber latex.
Product Specifications
Instrument Details
- Pattern Name: Richardson-Eastman
- Length: 10-1/4 in (260 mm)
- Tip Configuration: Blade
- Curvature: Straight
- Material: Stainless steel
- Grade: Sklar OR Grade
- Sterility: Non-sterile
- Reusability: Reusable
- Latex: Not made with natural rubber latex
- TAA Compliance: TAA compliant
Supply Details
- Packaging: 1 each (ea)
- Item Number: 60-1699
Warranty
- Warranty: Guaranteed for life against manufacturing defects when used for its intended surgical purpose. Sklar will repair or replace the instrument without charge at its discretion.
Browse the full Surgical Retractors range for related instruments, or shop the complete Sklar Instruments catalog for sets, care products and accessories.
Why Choose the Sklar Richardson-Eastman Retractor
Sklar backs its reusable instruments with a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects, and every instrument is examined at the factory before it ships. That combination of inspection and coverage is why operating rooms keep Sklar instruments in their core sets.
- Confident Grip on Tissue – The blade working end engages tissue deliberately, so the clinician is not fighting slippage mid-case.
- Long Service Life – A reusable build spreads the purchase across years of cases instead of a single use.
- Lifetime Guarantee – A lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects stands behind every case this instrument serves.
- TAA Compliant – TAA compliance keeps the item eligible for the institutional and government buyers who require it.
- Listed for the Work – Sklar lists this item for cardiovascular work, so it is specified for the service that orders it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the richardson-eastman retractor sterile?
No. The richardson-eastman retractor is supplied non-sterile, so it goes through the facility's standard instrument processing before it is used. It is sold 1 each. This configuration measures 10-1/4 in overall.
Is the richardson-eastman retractor reusable or single-use?
The richardson-eastman retractor is a reusable instrument. It returns to service after cleaning and sterilization between cases. It sits in the Sklar OR Grade tier of the Sklar line.
What is the richardson-eastman retractor made of?
The richardson-eastman retractor is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the richardson-eastman retractor?
The richardson-eastman retractor measures 10-1/4 in (260 mm) in overall length. Its working end carries a blade configuration.
What warranty covers the richardson-eastman retractor?
Coverage runs for the life of the instrument against manufacturing defects, provided it is used for its intended surgical purpose. Sklar's remedy under the guarantee is repair or replacement without charge, at Sklar's discretion.
Where is the richardson-eastman retractor used?
Sklar lists the richardson-eastman retractor for cardiovascular, general surgery, thoracic surgery. Its item number in the Sklar catalog is 60-1699.
