Retractor

Object/Artifact

Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Retractor

Entry/Object ID

1.94.34

Description

Material: metal. Size: 3 1/4" W. x 11" L. x 2" D. Description: steel retractor instrument - curved, saddle-shape end with extended cylindrical handle - circular thumb grip opening at handle end with two finger rests.

Context

Medical. A retractor is a surgical instrument that separates the edges of a surgical incision or wound, and holds back underlying organs and tissues, so that body parts under the incision may be accessed. They are available in many shapes, sizes, and styles.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Retractor

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Instrument, Surgical

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Medical Instruments

Nomenclature Class

Medical & Psychological T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Exhibitions

Notes

6/10/96

Create Date

March 9, 1994

Update Date

November 21, 2024