Modular Surgical Retractor Ring
Project developed by [Leighton Gaines]
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Abstract
- Surgical retractors are used in order to hold tissue aside while surgery is performed on some underlying bodily structure. Depending on the size and depth of the cavity as well as the area of the body being accessed, different retracting implements as well as retractor ring sizes and shapes are needed. This project is a preliminary attempt to create a modular retractor ring and pinnable retractors that are all entirely 3D printed.
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Bill of Materials
STL and OpenSCAD files: https://www.youmagine.com/designs/modular-surgical-retractor-ring
- Surgical retractor ring module
- Retractor Scoop
- Retainer Ring
- EasyPin
Rule of thumb: Every ring module needs a retainer ring if a closed loop is used, and every retractor needs an EasyPin.
Tools needed for fabrication of the OSAT
- MOST Delta RepRap or similar RepRap 3-D printer
Skills and Knowledge Necessary to Make the OSAT
Medical knowledge is required in order to assess the configuration and number of components necessary for each procedure. Each module is 12 cm from joint to joint, and can be joined at a minimum angle of 60 degrees to any other degree in 30 degree increments until the far limit is reached. This means the smallest configuration is a triangle, and the largest only limited by imagination. Practically a hexagon or square might be used. Modules can also be joined end to end to increase length.
Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions
- Directions for printing
- Directions for assembly
- Print time estimate
- Include assembly time estimate
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