SLR-Retractor System

Description SLR is a subcutaneous lumbar retractor system and the blades are made of titanium. This system protects the tissue and reduces the skin incision. Side-loading attachment This special design enables the connection of the retractor to the already inserted and hand held blades in a side-loading manner. The retractor arms are set under the handles (with fixes the blades into place) by spreading of the retractor. The side-loading design is 100% compatible to the already existing B. Braun Aesculap ball-snap closure. It can be used and interchanged in all combinations. Advantages Tissue Protection Subcutaneous placement minimal skin stretching Atraumatic retraction no injury of muscle tissue Reduced haematomes and reduced postoperative wound pain Smaller Skin Incision Reduced operative trauma Less postoperative wound pain Secure Anchorage Attachment to the transverse process or to the lateral part of the sacrum No intra-operative re-adjust-ment or re-positioning necessary Manufactured from Titanium Semi-radiolucent to X-ray Light weight Color-coded Contact For further information please contact your Aesculap representative or mail to e-mail: [email protected]