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Alexis Wound Protector/Retractor

General

Title:	A Wound Protector Shields Incision Sites from Bacterial Invasion

Published:	Surgical Infections; 2010 December

Authors:	Horiuchi T, Tanishima H, Tamagawa K, Sakaguchi S, Shono Y, Tsubakihara H, Tabuse K, Kinoshita Y

Excerpt:	"These results suggest that the [wound protector] protects an incision site from bacterial invasion." "[W]e consider that the low incidence of SSI may have resulted from the protective effects of the [wound protector]."

Link:	Link to Article

Title:	Barrier Wound Protection Decreases Surgical Site Infection in Open Elective Colorectal Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Published:	Diseases of the Colon & Rectum; 2010 October

Authors:	Reid K, Pockney P, Draganic B, Smith SR

Excerpt:	"In this study the use of barrier wound protection in elective open colorectal resectional surgery resulted in a clinically significant reduction in incisional surgical site infections. Barrier wound protection of this nature should be considered routine in this type of surgery."

Link:	Link to Article

Title:	Use of Wound-Protection System and Postoperative Wound-Infection Rates in Open Appendectomy

Published:	Archives of Surgery; 2009 September

Authors:	Pamela Lee, MD; Kenneth Waxman, MD; Benedict Taylor, MD; Samantha Yim, BS

Excerpt:	"Our data support the use of a wound-protection device in open surgery as a method of decreasing postoperative wound-infection rates. This technique could be applied to a broader spectrum of open surgical procedures and ultimately reduce the economic and emotional burden of a preventable SSI."

Link:	Link to Article

Title:	A wound retractor/protector can prevent infection by keeping tissue moist and preventing tissue damage at incision sites

Published:	Helix Review Series: Infectious Diseases; 2007

Authors:	Horiuchi T, Nakatsuka S, Tanishima H, Tamagawa K, Shono Y, Tsubakihara H, Inoue M, Tabuse K

Excerpt:	“We found that the wound retractor/protector prevented the incision site from drying, decreased tissue damage, and facilitated the migration of neutrophils, suggesting a preventive effect of the device with respect to wound infection." "The studied wound retractor/protector effectively protects wound tissue from damage due to environmental factors experienced during surgery.”

Link:	Link to Article

Title:	Randomized, Controlled Investigation of the Anti-Infective Properties of the Alexis Retractor/Protector of Incision Sites

Published:	The Journal of Trauma-Injury & Critical Care; 2007 January

Authors:	Horiuchi T, Tanishima H, Tamagawa K, Matsuura I, Nakai H, Shouno Y, Tsubakihara H, Inoue M, Tabuse K

Excerpt:	"The results of this study demonstrate that wound infection decreased significantly in the With Alexis retractor group."

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Alexis Wound Protector/Retractor

Provides 360° Atraumatic Retraction

Enhances working space and visibility
Distributes force evenly, potentially minimizing tissue trauma and pain
Allows for maximum exposure with a minimum incision size

Provides 360° Wound Protection

Significantly decreases the risk of wound infection ^Ref
Allows visualization of wound margins
Maintains moisture at the incision site ^Ref

Offers Ultimate Versatility

Facilitates rapid and effortless setup
Accommodates a wide range of surgeries
Reduces the need for hand-held retractors, maximizing surgical efficiency
Functions as an additional working port to facilitate laparoscopic procedures

Specifications

Label

Reorder #	Description	Size	Qty
C8401	Small	2.5-6cm incisions	5
C8402	Medium	5-9cm incisions	5
C8403	Large	9-14cm incisions	5
C8404	X-Large	11-17cm incisions	5

Label

Reorder #	Description	Size	Qty
C8313	XX-Small	1-3cm incisions	5
C8312	X-Small	2-4cm incisions	5
C8301	Small	2.5-6cm incisions	5
C8302	Medium	5-9cm incisions	5
C8303	Large	9-14cm incisions	5
C8304	X-Large	11-17cm incisions	5

Label

Reorder #	Description	Size	Qty
G6313	Large	9-14cm incisions	5
G6314	X-Large	11-17cm incisions	5

Label

Reorder #	Description	Size	Qty
C8701	Small	2.5-6cm incisions	5
C8702	Medium	5-9cm incisions	5