The DV8 Retractor

The DV8 Retractor, an inflatable balloon retractor created by Manual Surgical Sciences, is used clinically for retraction of organs such as the esophagus.

Specifications

Balloon Length (uninflated)
Offset
Balloon Diameter
Catheter Overall Length
Inflation Pressure Max

23cm
7.5cm
14mm
77.5cm
16 atmospheres (ATM)

Features

Distal, Central and Proximal Radiopaque Marker Bands
Contrast Port (deflection indicator)
Inflation Port (via 3-way stopcock)
Supplied non-sterile - Class 1 Device

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PATENT Information

U.S. Patent :

Design Patent :

10,695,041

10,335,133

D806,860

D806,231

Other Patents Pending

Ordering Information

Item Description:

Item Number:

GTIN:

DV8 Esophageal Retractor 11mm

11075150

00860222000406

Item Description:

Item Number:

GTIN:

DV8 Esophageal Retractor 14mm

14075150

00860222000406

Inflation Devices

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Miscellaneous Equipment

100ml bag of sterile water or saline
Water-soluble lubricant
16-18g needles to transfer liquid
20ml Luer-Locking Syringes
Orogastric tube and suction

Contrast Agent

Prepare Fluids for Operation

20ml undiluted contrast (used for esophageal irrigation)
30% contrast solution consisting of 70ml water/saline and 30ml contrast (used for balloon inflation)

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