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“… trauma from [thoracic] retraction can cause complications, including rib fractures, impaired respiratory
function, and pain, both acute and long-term. 1
Chanoit, G. et al.
Anatomically-Designed
ULTRAVISION CT StreamLine Blades have been thoughtfully-engineered to conform to the intercostal rib
anatomy, distributing retraction force across the blade surface, rather than a single point of contact — all
helping to reduce post-thoracotomy pain due to rib trauma or nerve injury.
Standard Blade StreamLine Blade
Standard Concave Blade: 184.3lbf/in² or ULTRAVISION CT StreamLine Conforming Blade:
1.271 N/mm² 8.192lbf/in² or .0565 N/mm²
Contact area = 2mm × 35mm (2) Contact area = 45mm × 35mm (2)
1. Chanoit, G., Pell, C.A., Bolotin, G. et al. Retraction mechanics of Finochietto-style self-retaining thoracic retractors. BioMed Eng OnLine 18, 45 (2019).
2. Data on file.
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