French Pattern I.M.A. Sternal Retractor

The French Pattern Internal Mammary Artery (I.M.A.) Sternal Retractor is a specialized cardiac surgery instrument designed to provide optimal exposure for harvesting the internal mammary artery (IMA) during coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Its unique design features a dedicated, elevated blade or attachment that lifts the left side of the sternum higher than the right, providing direct, atraumatic access to the IMA pedicle running beneath the sternum. This maximizes visualization and facilitates careful dissection of this critical conduit while maintaining stable retraction of the entire sternotomy.

Key Features:

Specialized design with an elevated left blade for optimal exposure of the internal mammary artery (IMA).
Allows for simultaneous sternal retraction and direct visualization for IMA harvesting during CABG.
Facilitates atraumatic dissection of the IMA pedicle, preserving its integrity for grafting.
Stable, ratcheted retraction maintains exposure throughout the delicate harvesting procedure.
Essential for cardiac surgeons performing routine or complex coronary artery bypass surgery.
A purpose-built retractor that improves efficiency and safety in IMA takedown.