ADSON (CONE) SELF RETAINING RETRACTOR
ADSON (CONE) SELF RETAINING RETRACTOR
Medlene® Adson (Cone) Self Retaining Retractor is a specialized device that general, orthopaedic and neurosurgeons commonly use to retract heavy layers of muscles, especially to expose the dorsal spine.
- Blunt & Sharp Prongs to Suit All Applications.
- Hinged Shanks Promoting Maximum Mobility.
- Elongated Shanks Ensuring Deep Surgical Reach.
The Adson (Cone) Self Retaining Retractor offers a wide range of surgical applications. Its principal use is to provide an atraumatic way to pull back the muscles of the back and expose the spine.
For this purpose, the instrument features 3 x 4 sharp or blunt prongs that curve outwards to ensure exceptional sightlines. In addition, the hinged shanks permit to perform multiple surgical approaches.
Moreover, the Adson (Cone) Self Retaining Retractor features a ratchet system to self-retain the jaws at specific widths. Also, the ring handles are ergonomically designed to minimize the risk of slippage and finger strain.
Product features
Product features
Made in highest quality, surgical grade stainless steel with satin finish to reduce glare. The instrument can be sterilized and reused.
Materials and care
Materials and care
PRODUCTS
This reprocessing instruction applies to reusable surgical and endoscopic instruments supplied by MEDLENE Medical.
GENERAL
Reusable surgical instruments from MEDLENE Medical can be used by medical professionals for a surgical procedure and can be reused after qualified reprocessing.
The professional user selects the appropriate instruments according to the intended function, the tissue to be manipulated and the anatomical structures.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
MEDLENE Medical instruments must be cleaned, disinfected,
and sterilized before first use. Protective caps and transport packaging must be
removed beforehand.
A complete functional check must be carried out before each use. Improper use and overstraining due to twisting / levering can lead to breaks and permanent deformation.
Do not use metal brushes or abrasives, as there is a risk of corrosion due to surface damage. The safe
combination of instruments with each other or of instruments with implants must be checked by the user before clinical use.
Be careful when handling sharp tips and cutting edges - risk of injury.
In case of patients with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJK), suspected CJK or possible variants of this disease, the applicable national regulations regarding the preparation of instruments must be applied. Never leave instruments in disinfectant solution for too long. Follow the instructions of the respective manufacturer.