Alexis ViU Wound Protector-Retractors

Features

The Alexis ViU wound protector-retractor provides enhanced illumination, wound protection and retraction for a wide range of specialties and supports a variety of patient and incision sizes.

Stealth Surgical Spring Clips Latis Pads

True to the Alexis brand, the Alexis ViU protector provides superior wound protection and retraction, now with a brighter "ViU."

LED lighting integrated in the inner ring enhances visualization within surgical cavities.

Circumferential Illumination

Enhances visualization within surgical cavities.

Improves procedural efficiency and OR workflow.

May reduce the need for additional lighted technologies.

May allow for smaller incisions while maintaining visualization.

360-Degree Atraumatic Retraction

Achieves unparalleled exposure without the trauma and pain associated with prolonged point retraction.¹

Provides hands-free retraction, which reduces the strain, discomfort and fatigue associated with using traditional handheld retractors.²

Creates a tamponade effect, minimizing blood loss.³

Wound Protection

Reduces the risk of surgical site infection.^3-7

Shields the incision site from bacterial invasion.^1,8

Maintains moisture levels to promote wound healing.⁹

Resources

Brochure | Alexis ViU Wound Protector-Retractors

Setup Guide | Alexis ViU Wound Protector-Retractors

Procedural Side-by-Side Photo | Alexis ViU Wound Protector-Retractor

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References

Horiuchi T, Tanishima H, Tamagawa K, et al. A wound protector shields incision sites from bacterial invasion. Surg Infect (Larchmt). 2010;11(6):501‑503.doi:10.1089/sur.2009.072
Spera P, Lloyd JD, Hernandez E, et al. AORN ergonomic tool 5: tissue retraction in the perioperative setting. AORN J. 2011;94(1):54-58. doi:10.1016/j.aorn.2011.03.011
Hinkson L, Siedentopf JP, Weichert A, Henrich W. Surgical site infection in cesarean sections with the use of a plastic sheath wound retractor compared to the traditional self-retaining metal retractor. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2016;203:232-238. doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2016.06.019
Reid K, Pockney P, Draganic B, Smith SR. Barrier wound protection decreases surgical site infection in open elective colorectal surgery: a randomized clinical trial.
Dis Colon Rectum. 2010;53(10):1374-1380. doi:10.1007/DCR.0b013e3181f1f2e Cheng KP, Roslani AC, Sehha N, et al. ALEXIS O-ring wound retractor vs conventional wound protection for the prevention of surgical site infections in colorectal resections. Colorectal Dis. 2012;14(6):e346-e351.doi:10.1111/j.1463-1318.2012.02990.x
Lee P, Waxman K, Taylor B, Yim S. Use of wound-protection system and postoperative wound-infection rates in open appendectomy: a randomized prospective trial. Arch Surg. 2009;144(9):872-875. doi:10.1001/archsurg.2009.144
Horiuchi T, Tanishima H, Tamagawa K, et al. Randomized, controlled investigation of the anti-infective properties of the Alexis retractor/protector of incision sites. J Trauma. 2007;62(1):212-215. doi:10.1097/TA.0b013e31802b65a9
Horiuchi T, Nakatsuka S, Tanishima H, et al. A wound retractor/protector can prevent infection by keeping tissue moist and preventing tissue damage at incision sites. Helix Rev Ser Infect Dis. 2007;(3):17-23.
Spera P, Lloyd JD, Hernandez E, et al. AORN ergonomic tool 5: tissue retraction in the perioperative setting. AORN J. 2011;94(1):54-58. doi:10.1016/j.aorn.2011.03.011