RETRACTOR, ABD., COLLIN, 100 mm spread
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Abdominal retractor, Collin
Definition
A self-locking, surgical instrument used to separate the margins of an abdominal incision typically during deep or extensive surgery, to expose or access organs for examination or intervention. The instrument may resemble a very large pair of scissors, or have a frame-like design with two opposing, blunt-edged, wide-angle blades, that may curve acutely to create a saddle-shaped hook that hold the abdomen open. It has an additional third blade that is tensioned using a series of eyeholes or notches.
Specifications
Technical specifications
- Abdominal self-retaining retractor
- 3 parts: 1 frame, 2 lateral blades, 1 central blade
- Progressive setting and locking of the ratchet
- Mobile lateral blades: 60 x 38 mm
- Dismountable central blade: 38 x 55 mm
- Maximum spread: 100 mm
Instructions for use
Make sure the ratchet can be progressively set and the screw tightens properly.
MSF requirements
Used to retract skin, fatty tissues and muscles after the abdominal incision to expose the operative field.
It is a smaller retractor that can be managed and rearranged with one hand which is useful when being the only surgeon in the operating room where as the Gosset retractor requires assistance for repositioning.