Abstract: A retractor for retracting tissue and suctioning fluids, having a handle and a blade and a fluid passage therethrough connecting to a suction source, the fluid passage directing suction to perforations in the blade through which undesirable fluids, including surgical plume, may be evacuated. The retractor may be, in whole or part, transparent to observe suctioning. The blade may include a fanned tip for wide tissue-engagement. One or more perforations in the fanned tip may create a wide field of suction. Other perforations in the blade may present suction at differing elevations with respect to the surgical field. The handle may include one or more thumb/finger depressions for improved grip and maneuverability. The handle may include knurling ridges to reduce slippage. When not in use for retraction, the retractor may be clipped to another retractor where it may still suction fluids without being held.

Abstract: A retractor for retracting tissue and suctioning fluids, having a handle and a blade and a fluid passage therethrough connecting to a suction source, the fluid passage directing suction to perforations in the blade through which undesirable fluids, including surgical plume, may be evacuated. The retractor may be, in whole or part, transparent to observe suctioning. The blade may include a fanned tip for wide tissue-engagement. One or more perforations in the fanned tip may create a wide field of suction. Other perforations in the blade may present suction at differing elevations with respect to the surgical field. The handle may include one or more thumb/finger depressions for improved grip and maneuverability. The handle may include knurling ridges to reduce slippage. When not in use for retraction, the retractor may be clipped to another retractor where it may still suction fluids without being held.