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SKU:PS-2540
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The Tuffier Rib Spreader Straight is a reusable surgical spreader designed for rib retraction during procedures requiring access to the thoracic operative field. Manufactured from German stainless steel, this instrument is offered in two straight 7-inch blade configurations: roughened blades and grooved blades. The product is designed for professional operating-room use and provides surgeons with a dedicated mechanical retraction instrument for maintaining separation of the ribs during surgery.
The Tuffier pattern combines a straight spreading configuration with a rigid stainless steel construction. This design allows the instrument to be positioned between the ribs and operated as part of the surgeon's established retraction technique. The two available blade styles provide different surface configurations while retaining the same straight 7-inch spread specification.
The Tuffier Rib Spreader Straight is manufactured from German stainless steel and is identified as a reusable Class I surgical instrument. Its construction is intended for repeated professional use when correctly cleaned, inspected, processed, and maintained according to the healthcare facility's approved instrument procedures.
The product is available with either roughened or grooved blades. Both configurations use a straight design with a 7-inch spread. The roughened blade version provides a textured blade surface, while the grooved version uses a grooved surface profile. These options allow surgical teams and procurement departments to select the blade pattern required for their instrument setup without changing the fundamental Tuffier rib spreader configuration.
Peak Surgicals offers satin, dull, and mirror finish options for this instrument. The product information also identifies the spreader as rust free and reusable. These characteristics make it suitable for inclusion in reusable surgical instrument inventories where routine inspection and processing form part of instrument management.
The Tuffier Rib Spreader Straight is offered in two 7-inch straight spread configurations. The roughened blade version is currently available, while the grooved blade version is shown as unavailable on the product page. Both options belong to the same PS-2540 product family and share the same core spreader design.
A rib spreader is used to separate and maintain the position of the ribs when surgical access to the thoracic cavity is required. The Tuffier Rib Spreader Straight provides the mechanical spreading function needed during procedures in which the surgeon requires controlled exposure through the rib space.
The straight configuration allows the instrument to be positioned according to the requirements of the operative approach. Once placed, the spreader forms part of the surgical retraction setup while the procedure is performed. Selection of the blade configuration and positioning of the instrument should follow the surgeon's technique and the requirements of the individual case.
This instrument is intended for use by trained surgical professionals. The degree of spreading, positioning, and handling should be determined by the operating surgeon rather than by a general product description. The product can be incorporated into thoracic surgical instrument sets, hospital inventories, surgical centers, and distributor product ranges where a Tuffier-pattern rib spreader is required.
| Product Name | Tuffier Rib Spreader Straight |
|---|---|
| Model Number | PS-2540 |
| Instrument Type | Spreader |
| Material | German Stainless Steel |
| Configuration 1 | Roughened Blades, Straight Spread 7" – Available |
| Configuration 2 | Grooved Blades, Straight Spread 7" – Currently Unavailable |
| Product Price | $66.00 USD |
| Instrument Classification | Class I |
| Reusable | Yes |
| Finish Options | Satin, Dull, Mirror |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| After-Sale Service | Return and Replacement |
| Certification | CE, ISO 13485 |
| OEM | Available |
| MOQ | 1 Piece |
| Brand | Peak Surgicals |
The Tuffier Rib Spreader should be cleaned promptly after use according to the healthcare facility's validated surgical instrument procedures. Particular attention should be given to the blade surfaces, spreading mechanism, joints, and other areas where biological material may remain after surgery.
Before each use, inspect the instrument for visible corrosion, deformation, blade damage, mechanical resistance, or other defects that could affect normal operation. The spreading mechanism should move correctly and the blade surfaces should remain intact. Cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, drying, and storage should follow the current product instructions and the facility's validated protocols. Unverified autoclave temperatures, exposure times, or processing cycles should not be substituted for approved instructions.
The Tuffier Rib Spreader Straight is identified by model number PS-2540 and is available with a roughened blade or grooved blade configuration, both with a straight 7-inch spread. The product carries a 1-year warranty, has an MOQ of one piece, and OEM service is available. Peak Surgicals also provides free shipping on orders over $99.
For additional surgical retraction instruments, explore the Retractors and Spreader Surgical Instruments collection.
It is used for spreading and maintaining separation of the ribs during surgical procedures requiring access to the thoracic operative field.
It is made from German stainless steel.
The product has roughened blade and grooved blade configurations, both with a straight 7-inch spread.
The model number is PS-2540.
Yes. The product is identified as reusable.
The available finish options are satin, dull, and mirror.
