Dartigues Retractor 25 x 65mm Blade Width x Blade Depth
Instrument type/name: Retractors.ﾠ
Raw material:ﾠStainless steel. Both hot-forged and cold-stamped blanks are used.ﾠ
Technical specifications:ﾠRetractorsﾠfall under two groups - Group A and B. Carbon Content Range in Group A: 0.09 to 0.15%, in Group B: 0.16 to 0.25%. Chromium Content Range in Group A: 11.5 to 13.5%, in Group B: 12 to 14%.ﾠ
Made from Martensitic Stainless Steel Grade AISI 410ﾠand AISI 420.ﾠ
Main function:ﾠTo retract, expose or hold back tissue, muscle, organs or bone for surgical exposure.ﾠ
Where used mostly:ﾠGeneral surgery, Orthopedic surgery.ﾠ
Important product features:ﾠThere are generally two types of retractors: hand-held and self-retaining. As their names imply, the first type requires constant holding, while the self-retaining type can be inserted, set and left unattended for short periods of time.ﾠ
Useful hints in usage:ﾠThe size and type of retractor chosen is determined by the task, including the depth of the incision. The smaller types are used generally on the surface to hold back skin and tissue, while the larger ones are designed to retract muscles, organs and bones in the deeper cavities of the body. To minimize trauma, the position of the retractor should be changed frequently during surgery.ﾠ
