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Custom Bookwalter Retractor
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$2,999USD
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The Custom Bookwalter Retractor is built to order around your surgical specialty, preferred components and procedural requirements. Mounting hardware, ring frames, ratchet mechanisms, blades and packaging are all configurable. The final component list, and therefore the price, depends on the configuration agreed for your set — the $2,999 figure is a starting reference, not a fixed component list.
Product Description
The Custom Bookwalter Retractor is a fully configurable table-mounted self-retaining retractor system manufactured according to the customer's surgical specialty, preferred components and procedural requirements. Rather than a fixed set, it is specified together with you: you choose the mounting hardware, ring frame style, ratchet mechanisms, rigid and malleable blades, and the storage or packaging format.
Important: the component categories listed under Component List are the options available for selection. They are not all included at the $2,999 reference price. The exact contents of your set — and the final price — are confirmed in writing during quoting, once the configuration is agreed.
Available mounting hardware includes standard 12″ and 18″ field posts, top-mount StrongArm PLUS holders, heavy-duty rail clamps, post couplers, horizontal bars, horizontal flex bars and extension bars. Ring frames can be solid or segmented, oval or round, and include half-circle segments, 4″, 6″ and 8″ straight segments and notched perineal rings. Ratchet options cover standard non-tilt, multi-angle tilt and twist ratchets, ratchet extenders and low-profile lock mechanisms. Blade options include Kelly, Balfour, Harrington, Deaver, malleable, Richardson, Meyerding, Gelpi, vaginal lateral and posterior, renal Wylie and rectal blades, plus deep rake claws.
All components are manufactured from non-magnetic, surgical-grade stainless steel. Sets are supplied non-sterile, are reusable and fully autoclavable, and must be cleaned and sterilized according to your facility's validated procedures before use. Storage options include perforated sterilization boxes, customized tray inserts, protective transport containers and OEM private-label packaging.
Retractor Maker manufactures custom Bookwalter-style sets directly at its facility near Sardaar Saleem Medident Hospital, Roras Road, Sialkot 51310, Pakistan.
Retractor Maker manufactures and supplies the Custom Bookwalter Retractor for hospitals, distributors and medical suppliers. The Custom Bookwalter Retractor is manufactured, inspected and supplied directly by Retractor Maker.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Intended Use | Manufactured according to the customer's surgical specialty, preferred components, and procedural requirements. |
| Primary Material | Non-magnetic, surgical-grade stainless steel |
| Configuration | Fully Customizable Bookwalter Retractor System |
| Mounting System | Configurable according to customer requirements |
| Ring Configuration | Customizable |
| Sterility | Supplied non-sterile (fully autoclavable) |
| Packaging | Sterilization box or custom packaging available |
| Manufacturer | Retractor Maker |
| Product Condition | Brand new |
| Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) | 1 Complete Custom Set |
Component List
| Quantity | Component | Dimensions / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Configurable | Mounting Hardware (available options) | Standard Field Posts (12″, 18″), Top Mount StrongArm PLUS Holders, Heavy-Duty Rail Clamps, Post Couplers, Horizontal Bars, Horizontal Flex Bars, Extension Bars |
| Configurable | Ring Frames (available options) | Solid Oval Rings, Solid Round Rings, Segmented Oval Rings, Segmented Round Rings, Half-Circle Segments, Straight Ring Segments (4″, 6″, 8″), Notched Perineal Rings |
| Configurable | Ratchet Mechanisms (available options) | Standard Non-Tilt Ratchets, Multi-Angle Tilt Ratchets, Twist Ratchets, Ratchet Extenders, Low-Profile Lock Mechanisms |
| Configurable | Rigid & Malleable Blades (available options) | Kelly, Balfour, Harrington, Deaver, Malleable, Richardson, Meyerding, Gelpi, Vaginal Lateral/Posterior, Renal Wylie and Rectal Blades, Deep Rake Claws |
| Configurable | Storage & Packaging (available options) | Perforated Sterilization Boxes, Customized Tray Inserts, Protective Transport Containers, OEM Private Label Packaging |
Minimum order quantity:1 Complete Custom Set.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the complete Custom Bookwalter Retractor?
The complete system includes a ring frame and table post assembly built to your specification, self-retaining ratchet mechanisms, a comprehensive set of blades configured to your case mix, and a dedicated sterilization container for organized processing.
What is the Custom Bookwalter Retractor used for?
The Custom Bookwalter Retractor is a table-mounted, self-retaining surgical retractor engineered to provide steady, hands-free exposure of deep operative fields. By anchoring directly to the operating table rails and locking blades under mechanical counter-traction, it eliminates assistant muscle fatigue and prevents tissue slip during long procedures.
Which surgical procedures is it for?
This system is configured for the procedures and specialties you specify, including general laparotomy, pelvic, urological and cardiovascular surgery.
What material and finish are used?
Every component is manufactured from non-magnetic, surgical-grade stainless steel. All surfaces are treated with a non-reflective satin finish to suppress glare under intense operating room lighting.
Is it reusable and autoclavable?
Yes. The entire Custom Bookwalter Retractor is 100% reusable and fully validated for standard steam autoclave sterilization cycles (pre-vacuum steam at 134°C / 273°F). All mechanical clamps, ratchets and joint connections should be loosened or disassembled prior to cleaning and autoclaving.
Can components and blades be ordered separately?
Yes. Hospitals, clinics and distributors can purchase individual replacement parts — including specific blade depths, ratchet mechanisms, frame rings, post couplers and storage cases — as open-stock catalog items without needing to buy a complete system.
Can custom blade dimensions or private-label markings be ordered?
Yes. Because Retractor Maker is a direct manufacturer, we provide custom blade modifications (such as extended depths or specialty curves), bespoke frame sizing, and custom laser etching for hospital asset tracking or OEM branding.
What is the standard lead time and delivery timeframe for orders?
For in-stock instruments, orders take 5 business days to process and inspect, followed by 7 business days for worldwide delivery. For back-order or custom-manufactured systems, production takes 17 to 20 business days, followed by 9 business days for delivery. Full tracking details are supplied upon dispatch.
How to Order
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