Retractors in Minnesota

Scanlan International, Inc. is a family-owned manufacturer of precision handcrafted surgical instruments established in 1921 and based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Operating in their fourth generation, the company specializes in cardiovascular, microsurgical, minimally invasive, and temporary occlusion surgical instruments. Scanlan manufactures reusable and single-use surgical instruments including forceps, needle holders, scissors, clamps, retractors, suction instruments, and specialized tools for VATS/MIS procedures. The company is renowned for its proprietary products such as VASCU-STATT® bulldog clamps, Reliance Bulldog clamps, and the SCANTURIAN® minimally invasive surgical instrument line. All instruments are handcrafted using premium medical-grade stainless steel and titanium with advanced coatings for enhanced durability and performance. Scanlan offers comprehensive support services including instrument restoration, modification, cleaning and sterilization guidance, warranty coverage, and custom modifications. The company collaborates closely with surgeons across specialties to design and refine instruments for evolving procedural needs, serving hospital operating rooms and surgical teams globally.

Medical Products Resource (MPR) is an orthopedic surgical equipment and instrumentation distributor based in Eagan, Minnesota. The company specializes in surgical positioning systems, leg holders, patient positioners, and orthopedic surgical instruments. MPR manufactures and stocks a comprehensive range of intraoperative positioning devices including leg holders, knee/hip/shoulder positioners, foam inserts, and peg board systems used in orthopedic procedures such as total knee arthroplasty (TKA), hip arthroplasty, and shoulder surgery. The product portfolio includes proprietary systems such as the MPR TKA Alvarado systems, Wishbone Shoulder Holder/Distractor, and lateral hip positioning peg board systems. Beyond positioning equipment, MPR distributes revision instruments, surgical instruments (including the Jobe Shoulder Instrument Set), tourniquet products, spinal products, and bone drills. The company also offers single-use medical/surgical consumables including barrier boots, face shields, carpal tunnel knives, bandages, surgical tape, K-wires, pins, rods, and instrument guards. Additional services include product repair, excess inventory sales, and a preowned division (A-Z Ortho). MPR maintains a physical showroom and operates a hard-to-find products sourcing service. The company serves orthopedic surgical centers, hospitals, and surgical practices across North America with direct sales and customer support.