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Farabeuf retractor — manufacturer / publisher reference. Variants may differ.
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Farabeuf retractor — manufacturer / publisher reference. Variants may differ.

Image: SURTEX Instruments · Source / original

Farabeuf retractor

Retraction

Farabeuf retractor

Farabeuf retractor

THE FIRST VIVA QUESTION

What is its use?

Retracts superficial wound edges for exposure.

Explore the photo before the answer. Zoom into the jaws, inspect the locking mechanism and compare the available reference views.

01 / IDENTIFICATION

How to recognise it.

  1. Small hand-held double-ended retractor.
  2. Flat blades bend at each end.
  3. Two working ends provide different blade dimensions.
Don’t confuse it with…

A Senn has a pronged end; a conventional Farabeuf has flat blade ends.

02 / PARTS

Name the parts.

Point to each part on your specimen as you say its name.

  1. Central handle
  2. Short shaft
  3. First blade
  4. Second blade
03 / VIVA PRACTICE

Think first. Then reveal.

Say your answer aloud before opening the suggested response.

01Is it self-retaining?
SUGGESTED ANSWER

No. It is a hand-held retractor.

02Why provide two working ends?
SUGGESTED ANSWER

To offer alternative blade depths or widths for exposure.

Read the references.

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