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Stieber Rib Grip Retractor Kit

SKU:RM-SRGRK-A-1

$4,999USD

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The Stieber Rib Grip Retractor Kit is a premier table-mounted subcostal lifting system engineered for upper abdominal and hepatic surgery. Handcrafted from German stainless steel with a bilateral horizontal crossbar, dual vertical support posts, ratchet platforms, and heavy-duty 4A and 5A ratcheted blades in Type A or Type B handles ($4,999), it delivers powerful, mechanical costal margin elevation.

Product Description

The Stieber Rib Grip Retractor Kit is an internationally acclaimed table-mounted subcostal lifting system engineered specifically to provide safe, powerful costal margin elevation and expansive upper abdominal exposure during liver resections, transplantations, and complex upper GI surgery. Designed with an ultra-rigid bilateral frame that mounts directly onto both operating table side rails, this kit applies continuous mechanical upward and outward traction along the lower costal arch, exposing the hepatic dome, inferior vena cava, and subdiaphragmatic spaces without requiring manual pulling by surgical assistants.

Built to clinical framework specifications, this Stieber Rib Grip Retractor Kit complete set ($4,999) integrates an extensive multi-component mechanical assembly. Handcrafted from German stainless steel, the system includes a Lees Center Platform, Hydra Yoke Double Arm, a Vertical Pole with Wingnut for left-side bed mounting, an anti-rotation Vertical Pole with V-Notch, a heavy-duty Two-Piece Horizontal Bar locking across the upper chest/abdomen, and two Grooved 3/D Swinger Rail Clamps. Operative distraction is controlled through paired small ratchet platforms (Left and Right), paired large anatomical leverage platforms (Left and Right), two insertable Stieber turning handles, and a dedicated adjustment needle pin tool. The system includes two Size 4A medium-depth and two Size 5A deep-profile ratcheted blades, selectable with Type A (fixed/permanent pin) or Type B (slotted/interchangeable full multi-plane rotating) handles.

Forged with an anti-glare satin matte finish, Retractor Maker manufactures the Stieber Rib Grip Retractor Kit to withstand massive lifting loads and repetitive hospital autoclave cycles, providing hepatic transplant suites, hepatobiliary surgical theaters, and oncology operating rooms worldwide with exceptional structural rigidity, corrosion resistance, and complete autoclave durability.

Product Specifications

Product specifications for theStieber Rib Grip Retractor Kit
SpecificationDetails
Intended UseSpecifically designed for bilateral costal margin lifting and upper abdominal exposure during hepatobiliary and transplant surgery.
Primary MaterialGerman Stainless Steel
ConfigurationDual-post table-mounted crossbar retractor frame with geared ratchet platforms
Crossbar ArchitectureHeavy-duty two-piece horizontal bar locking across upper abdomen with dual-bed rail clamping
Ratcheted Blade SizesSize 4A (medium-depth structural blade) and Size 5A (deep-profile structural blade)
Blade Handle OptionsType A Handles (fixed flat-plane rotation) or Type B Handles (slotted multi-plane rotational lifting)
Drive MechanismDual Stieber turning handles driving internal mechanical platform ratchets
Table Clamping2 grooved 3/D Swinger Rail Clamps compatible with standard operating table rails
SterilitySupplied Non-Sterile (Fully Autoclavable)
PackagingComplete System Set in Protective Storage Packaging
ManufacturerRetractor Maker
Product ConditionBrand New
Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)1 Set

Frequently Asked Questions

How do Type A and Type B handle options in the Stieber Rib Grip Retractor Kit affect costal arch lifting mechanics?

In the Stieber Rib Grip Retractor Kit, Type A handles lock the blade strictly along a flat horizontal vector, whereas Type B slotted handles allow multi-plane rotational pivoting, which provides the dynamic leverage required to contour around and elevate stubborn costal margins.

What is the Stieber Rib Grip Retractor Kit used for?

The Stieber Rib Grip Retractor Kit is used in major upper abdominal surgery to anchor to both bed rails and mechanically lift the rib cage upwards and outwards, providing expansive access to the liver, biliary tract, and upper GI tract.

Which surgical procedures is it for?

It is indicated for living donor and cadaveric liver transplantation, open hemihepatectomy, extended cholecystectomy, radical gastrectomy, pancreatectomy, and complex retroperitoneal resections.

What material and finish are used?

The entire system is handcrafted from German stainless steel with an anti-glare satin matte finish that eliminates optical reflections under high-intensity surgical lights.

Is the Stieber Rib Grip Retractor Kit reusable and autoclavable?

Yes. The entire Stieber Rib Grip Retractor Kit is 100% reusable and fully validated for pre-vacuum steam autoclave cycles (134°C / 273°F). Ratchet platform gears, turning screws, and rail clamps should be lubricated regularly.

Can components and blades be ordered separately?

Yes. Replacement ratcheted blades (Size 4A and 5A), turning handles, 3/D Swinger rail clamps, and individual platform modules can be ordered separately as open-stock inventory.

Can custom modifications or private-label markings be ordered?

Yes. Retractor Maker provides custom crossbar widths, specialized blade curves, and laser marking for hospital asset tracking upon request.

What is the standard lead time and delivery timeframe for orders?

In-stock instruments take 5 business days to inspect and dispatch, followed by 7 business days for worldwide express delivery. Back-order units take 17 to 20 business days to manufacture and 9 business days for delivery.

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