With its wide 1 1/2" width, which offers more surface area for retraction and permits more extensive access to surgical sites, especially in abdominal or thoracic surgeries, the 1 1/2" width ribbon retractor is a broader, flexible surgical instrument intended for retracting tissue during procedures where a larger exposure is required. The retractor's ribbon construction gives it flexibility and control by allowing it to be bent or molded to fit particular spaces. Reliability in the operating room is ensured by its sturdy, corrosion-resistant, and sterilization-compatible construction, which is made of premium stainless steel.