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Instrument name: Bailey Rib Approximator
Alternate name: Rib spreader, rib approximator
Instrument category: Retractors
Used for: Reapproximating the ribs
Specialty commonly used in: Thoracic surgery
Instrument name: Cerebellar Retractor
Alternate name: Anderson Adson
Used for: Provide exposure to surgical site. Is self-retaining.
Specialty commonly used in: Orthopedic, neuro, and spine surgery
Instrument name: Finnochitto Chest Retractor
Alternate name: Chest Spreader, Cooley Spreader, self-retainer
Used for: Self-retaining retractor used to hold open the chest
Specialty commonly used in: Cardiac and thoracic surgery
Instrument name: Harrington Retractor
Alternate name: Sweetheart retractor, splanchnic retractor
Used for: Holding back abdominal contents and providing exposure to surgical site
Specialty commonly used in: General and gynecologic surgery