Retractor, Balfour

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Retractor, Balfour

Entry/Object ID

59.06.168

Description

Material: metal. Size: 10" W. x 13" H. Description: steel - surgical tissue spreading instrument attached to a metal rod - adjustments made by sliding the instrument on a grooved horizontal bar.

Context

Medical. Equipment from Waseca Memorial Hospital. Balfour retractor. Item identifed as per Marion Keller December 2006. Marion Keller surgical nurse 1968, 1972-present. 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

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Retractor, Balfour

Class

Medical & Psychological T & E

Category

Tools & Eq for Sci & Tech

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Create Date

January 9, 2007

Update Date

November 21, 2024