Jackson Vaginal Retractor, Right Angled Flat Blade
$ 19.50
Jackson retractors, catalogued in full as Jackson vaginal retractors, are single ended handheld retractors with a flat right angled blade on a slightly curved handle. The right angle is what makes them work: it holds the vaginal wall back and out of the line of sight rather than merely pushing it aside, which is what a surgeon needs when the cervix is the target and the opposing wall keeps closing the view. They are used in gynecology and female pelvic surgery, on routine pelvic examination, cervical biopsy, vaginal hysterectomy and pelvic floor repair.
Key Features
- Single ended, with one flat right angled blade
- A slightly curved handle, so the hand sits clear of the field
- Smooth rounded blade lip, which holds mucosa without marking it
- Holds the vaginal wall back and protects the opposing wall from instrument contact
- Used for pelvic examination, cervical biopsy, vaginal hysterectomy and pelvic floor repair
- Satin finished, so the operating light does not reflect off the blade
- High quality medical grade stainless steel, autoclavable and made to be used again
- Three year replacement warranty against manufacturing defects. Item code AP-20.85
Available on backorder
What the jackson retractor is
The jackson retractor is a single ended handheld retractor with a flat right angled blade on a slightly curved handle, and in full it is catalogued as the Jackson vaginal retractor.
Say which one you mean, because the bare surname does not. Google own answer for the phrase opens by saying it refers to two different instruments, a vaginal retractor and a tracheal retractor, and we publish both. This page is the vaginal one.
The right angle is the whole design. A blade set at a right angle to the handle holds the vaginal wall BACK, out of the line of sight, instead of merely pressing it sideways where it closes the view again as soon as the hand relaxes.
Key design features of this jackson vaginal retractor
Four features, and none of them is a size, because our record does not carry sizes for this item.
- A flat right angled blade. It holds the wall back rather than pushing it aside.
- A slightly curved handle. The hand ends up below and clear of the field instead of in front of it.
- A smooth rounded blade lip. Mucosa is held without being marked or caught.
- Single ended. One blade, one depth, one job. There is nothing on the other end to get in the way of a second instrument.
Jackson retractor gyn sizes and what our record actually carries
This is the shortest size table on the site and the reason is in the last row.
| What | Option | Where it comes from | Item code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pattern | Single ended, one flat right angled blade | Our own product record | AP-20.85 |
| Handle | Slightly curved, so the hand sits out of the line of sight | Our own product record | AP-20.85 |
| Blade lip | Smooth and rounded | Our own product record | |
| Blade depth | Not carried | Others publish small, medium and large depths. Not repeated here as ours | |
| Overall length | Not carried | Others publish about 7 inches. Not repeated here as ours | |
| Product attributes | NONE on file | A gap in our own data, and it is recorded rather than filled in |
This product carries NO attributes at all in our own data. Everything above comes from the product name and from our own older copy for it. Other catalogues publish a 7 inch overall length and small, medium and large blade depths, and neither figure is repeated here as ours. When the attribute table is filled in, this section gets the numbers and this paragraph goes.
Where a right angle vaginal retractor is used
One specialty, and a short list of procedures inside it.
| Procedure | What the jackson retractor is used for |
|---|---|
| Pelvic examination | Holding the vaginal wall back so the cervix can be seen |
| Cervical biopsy | Steady exposure of the cervix while a sample is taken |
| Vaginal hysterectomy | Wall retraction through the approach |
| Pelvic floor repair | Holding one wall while the other is worked on |
| Colposcopy and minor office procedures | Where a speculum alone does not give the view |
| Vaginal cuff work | Exposure at the top of the vault |
What the blade holds, and what it protects
Read the second column first on this one. On a vaginal retractor what you are NOT touching is most of the skill.
| Structure | What this instrument does with it |
|---|---|
| The vaginal wall | HOLDS. The right angle holds it back rather than merely pushing it aside |
| The upper vaginal canal | HOLDS, and this is where the depth of the blade tells |
| The cervix and the cervical os | EXPOSES. This is the target, not the thing being held |
| The opposing vaginal wall | PROTECTS. It is kept off the field and away from instruments |
| Vaginal mucosa | PROTECTS. A smooth rounded lip holds without marking it |
| The bladder and the rectum | NEITHER. Not what this blade is for |
| Abdominal viscera | NEITHER. This is not an abdominal retractor. Use a Deaver |
How this jackson retractor uses compare with the rest of the family
Three of the seven rows are our own pages, and the fifth row is there for a reason that has nothing to do with anatomy.
| Pattern | How it differs | When you reach for it instead |
|---|---|---|
| Sims vaginal retractor | Double ended, a blade at each end in two depths | When you want both depths on one instrument |
| Auvard weighted speculum | Carries a weight and sits by itself | When nobody is free to hold anything at all |
| Heaney Simon retractor | A different blade shape and depth for the same job | A deeper vault, or a wider wall to hold |
| Doyen retractor | A broad curved blade for the abdominal wall | An abdominal approach rather than a vaginal one |
| Tracheal retractor | Prongs, not a blade, and a completely different field | It is NOT a relative. It is here because the bare name Jackson is used for both |
| US army retractor | Double ended, right angled blades, two depths, general use | General and orthopedic work rather than pelvic |
| Deaver retractor | A long deep curved blade | Inside the abdomen |
Materials and finish
Made from high quality medical grade stainless steel, satin finished so the light does not reflect off a flat blade straight back at the person holding it. The steel itself is made to a German specification. The blade lip is rolled and polished, because a sharp edge on this instrument would be a fault rather than a feature.
Care and sterilization
Clean with a soft brush under running water, working along the angle where the blade meets the handle, which is where this shape traps debris. Rinse in deionized water and dry fully before autoclaving. Store flat or on a rack. Check the blade lip every time: a nick or a burr on the edge that sits against mucosa takes the instrument out of service.
Ordering and wholesale
Adas Instruments makes the jackson retractor to order and supplies hospitals, surgical centers and distributors across the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia. Bulk and wholesale pricing is available, and instruments held on backorder ship in 10 to 12 working days. Every instrument carries a three year replacement warranty against manufacturing defects. Certifications: CE. Production is controlled under an ISO 13485 quality management system.
Frequently asked questions
What is a jackson retractor used for?
Holding the vaginal wall back so the cervix and the upper vaginal canal can be seen and worked on. It is used for pelvic examination, cervical biopsy, vaginal hysterectomy and pelvic floor repair.
Which retractor is used during OB/GYN procedures?
Several, and they do different jobs. A handheld right angled blade such as this one holds one wall back while somebody works. A weighted speculum sits in place on its own. A Sims is double ended and gives two depths. Which one is on the tray depends on how many hands are free and how deep the field is.
Is the jackson retractor the vaginal one or the tracheal one?
Both instruments carry the surname and we publish both. This page is the vaginal pattern, a single ended right angled flat blade. Our tracheal retractors are separate products and they are pronged instruments for the airway, not blades for the pelvis.
What is the difference between a jackson retractor and a Sims retractor?
The Jackson is single ended, so it is one blade at one depth. The Sims is double ended and carries a blade at each end in two different depths. If you want the option of a second depth without picking up another instrument, that is the Sims. If you want nothing on the far end, this is the one.
Does it have product attributes on file?
No, and that is worth saying plainly. This item carries no size or option attributes in our own record, so every statement on this page comes from the product name and from our own existing copy. Ask us for the blade depth you need and we will confirm it before the order goes into production.
Related products and categories
Buyers who order the jackson retractor usually look next at the us army retractor, the deaver retractor and the tracheal retractor, which is the other instrument that carries the Jackson name. The whole family sits in hooks and retractors.
| Weight | 0.09 kg |
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