RI-000042 Beckman-Adson retractors, also known as Adson retractors or Adson-Brown retractors, are commonly used surgical instruments in various medical procedures. They are named after the American surgeon Alfred W. Beckman and the American surgeon Edward H. Adson, who popularized their use. Beckman-Adson retractors feature a handheld design with a narrow, curved, and serrated blade at the end. The blade is typically about 4 to 5 inches long and has horizontal ridges or teeth along one side. The retractor also has a handle at the opposite end, providing a firm grip for the surgeon or assisting personnel.