Retractor, Dental

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Retractor, Dental

Entry/Object ID

1.94.30

Description

Material: metal. Size: 3" x 3 3/4". Description: stainless steel instrument - "U"-shaped - flattened spatula on one end - solid cylinder on other end.

Context

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, Dental

Class

Medical & Psychological T & E

Category

Tools & Eq for Sci & Tech

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

March 9, 1994

Update Date

November 21, 2024