RI-000020 Surgical instruments called Richardson retractors, usually referred to as Richardson-Eastman retractors or simply Richardson’s retractors, are frequently used in a variety of medical operations. They have flat, paddle-like blades with rounded, curving shapes that are portable, double-ended tools. During surgical procedures, these retractors are made to gently separate and hold back tissues or organs, giving doctors better view and access to the surgical site. The risk of tissue damage or injury during retraction is reduced by the smooth, atraumatic design of Richardson retractors’ curved blades. They are frequently employed in abdominal, pelvic, and other open surgical operations. By keeping tissues or organs out of the way, they give surgeons a clean view of the operating field. Richardson retractors can be especially helpful for procedures that call for a deeper level of retraction.