Names
Commonly called as Cat's Paw
Other names are Senn - Mueller Retractor
Also known as Senn - Miller Retractor
Primary work
It is used in small surgeries mainly to retract the skin. Used mainly in hand and foot surgeries, plastic surgery, thyroid surgery etc. .
Secondary Uses
It is used to retract soft tissue structures below skin so the dissection is easier
Identification
It is a double ended retractor. On one side there is L shaped elongation which helps in soft tissue retraction. The other end has three bent prongs in opposite direction, which helps in skin retraction.
Sterilisation
By autoclave
Designer
Dr Nicholas Senn, Head of Surgery at Rush Medical College.
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