Symmetry Surgical BOOKWALTER Retractor Component Manuel D'instructions page 2

ENGLISH
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please Read Before Use
BOOKWALTER Retractor
®
Component
Indications
This instrument has been designed for use
with one of our BOOKWALTER Retractor
systems providing multi-directional exposure
for various surgical specialties. Refer to
the instruction manual that provides complete
operating instructions and is supplied with
the BOOKWALTER Retractor system you
will employ.
Description
Refer to the package label for a description
of contents.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
The retractor system can exert a great amount
of force on the wound edges and on tissues.
Release the retractor blades for short periods
of time or shift the blades to avoid having
unrelieved pressure on any one point.
If the table is to be tilted toward the side
holding the post, it is important to place
adequate padding between the table post and
the patient. Pressure necrosis or a nerve palsy
could result if the patient is pressed against
the unpadded bar for a long period.
Precautions
As with any self-retaining retractor, do not
exert undue retraction pressure on the
iliopsoas muscle to prevent possible femoral
nerve palsy.
If using monopolar electrosurgical equipment
while using any of our BOOKWALTER
Retractor systems, consult the basic rules
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