Cleland Valve Leaflet Retractor

The Cleland Valve Leaflet Retractor is a specialized cardiac surgery instrument designed to provide atraumatic retraction and exposure of the aortic or mitral valve leaflets during valve repair or replacement surgery. Its unique design features a smooth, broad, and gently curved tip that can be placed under a valve leaflet to hold it back without causing damage to the delicate valvular tissue. This exposes the subvalvular apparatus and annulus, giving the surgeon a clear view and optimal access for precise suturing and repair.

Key Features:

Smooth, broad, curved tip for atraumatic retraction of heart valve leaflets (aortic/mitral).
Provides essential exposure of the valve annulus and subvalvular structures during repair.
Helps protect the fragile valve tissue from iatrogenic injury during retraction.
Used in open-heart procedures for valve replacement, valvuloplasty, and Ross procedures.
Ergonomic handle allows for steady, controlled retraction by the surgical assistant.
A vital tool for cardiac surgeons performing complex valve operations.