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A New Retraction Forceps

A New Retraction Forceps Abstract This angulated, locked, fixation forceps weighted at the handle end is used to grasp the conjunctiva and episcleral tissue just outside the limbus for retraction of the bulb during a strabismus operation. The need for such a self-retaining, bulbretracting forceps is apparent to ophthalmic surgeons who in the smaller communities, of necessity, must operate alone or with a nurse assistant. This forceps eliminates the use of a muscle hook or a Lester forceps by an assistant to retract the bulb in making the conjunctival incision. The weighted handle is angulated at 11 mm. from the tip to 120 degrees (Fig. 1). The jaws end in teeth which are strong and sharp. They are 1.0 mm. long, one on one side and two on the other, accurately fitting into each other when the instrument * is closed. The angulation is to clear the cornea with the weighted handle resting at the temple References 1. Manufactured by Matalene Surgical Instrument, Inc., 125 E. 46th St., New York 17. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png A.M.A. Archives of Ophthalmology American Medical Association

A New Retraction Forceps

Abstract

Abstract This angulated, locked, fixation forceps weighted at the handle end is used to grasp the conjunctiva and episcleral tissue just outside the limbus for retraction of the bulb during a strabismus operation. The need for such a self-retaining, bulbretracting forceps is apparent to ophthalmic surgeons who in the smaller communities, of necessity, must operate alone or with a nurse assistant. This forceps eliminates the use of a muscle hook or a Lester forceps by an assistant to retract...
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Publisher
American Medical Association
Copyright
Copyright © 1959 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
ISSN
0096-6339
DOI
10.1001/archopht.1959.00940090945011
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Abstract

Abstract This angulated, locked, fixation forceps weighted at the handle end is used to grasp the conjunctiva and episcleral tissue just outside the limbus for retraction of the bulb during a strabismus operation. The need for such a self-retaining, bulbretracting forceps is apparent to ophthalmic surgeons who in the smaller communities, of necessity, must operate alone or with a nurse assistant. This forceps eliminates the use of a muscle hook or a Lester forceps by an assistant to retract the bulb in making the conjunctival incision. The weighted handle is angulated at 11 mm. from the tip to 120 degrees (Fig. 1). The jaws end in teeth which are strong and sharp. They are 1.0 mm. long, one on one side and two on the other, accurately fitting into each other when the instrument * is closed. The angulation is to clear the cornea with the weighted handle resting at the temple References 1. Manufactured by Matalene Surgical Instrument, Inc., 125 E. 46th St., New York 17.

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A.M.A. Archives of OphthalmologyAmerican Medical Association

Published: Jun 1, 1959

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