A collection of Retractors

Object numberHC.I.13.9
TitleA collection of Retractors
Creator London Down Bros
DescriptionNine steel surgical retractors.
A retractor can be used to either separate the edges of a surgical incision or wound, or can hold back underlying organs and tissues, so that body parts under the incision may be accessed.
Five are marked Down Bros London, the rest are unmarked.
Production periodTwentieth century, mid
Object nameRetractors, Collection of
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
MaterialSteel
Dimensions
- Rectractor Length: 23.1 cm
Width: 3.3 cm