Your Tireless Surgical Assistant
The Iron Intern® functions like a human arm with a shoulder, elbow, and wrist joint. Releasing and locking the wingnut at the elbow joint locks all three. This allows surgeons to adjust the arm to any required position.
The wrist joint holds our large selection of retractors to accommodate specific surgery needs. The Universal " Gemma" Clamp (G9) makes using other brand name retractors possible.
When you use the Iron Intern® everyone benefits:
Patient
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Less risk of trauma through slippage. The Iron Intern® locks in place and will not move
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Less risk of wound trauma. The Iron intern® remains steady and constant
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Less risk of hematoma and other trauma from pressure on tissues, as the Iron Intern® does not depend on tissue to hold its position
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Suitable for fragile organs such as liver, pancreas and intestines
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Often less time under anesthesia, since Iron Intern® can shorten the procedures
Surgeon
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Constant exposure even after many operating hours
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Optimal access to the surgical site. No longer has to work around hands of the assistant
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Reliable traction of exact tension desired- from a few grams to 12 kilos (26 1/2lbs)
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Total maneuverability of retractors through a full range of motion, thanks to a design that mimics the human arm
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Greater control over results, as the surgeon positions adjusts a fixed the retractors
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Hands are used for operating, not retraction
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Not having to instruct an assistant in retractor placement can reduce procedure time
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The ability to perform some procedures without assistants, when necessitated by major catastrophes or war. In normal circumstances, often only a single assistant is needed
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Set up and repositioning is quick and easy. Totally independent, the Iron Intern® does not require frames or holders. The simple clamp holding loosens to reposition the retractor. A single wing nut fixes the arm in the position wanted
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Greater control over results, as the surgeon positions, adjusts and fixes the retractors
Staff
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Hands are free to assist surgeon.
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Since not needed for retraction, staff can concentrate on other important tasks
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Clean up is quick and simple. The Iron Intern® can be autoclaved as one unit
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Medical Students learn better, since attention is not divided between retraction duties and observation
Hospital
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Fewer scrubbed staff means lower cost in terms of disposable gowns, masks, gloves, etc.
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Better staff utilization has enabled some institutions to open additional operating theaters
THE IRON INTERN IS AVAILABLE IN SINGLE AND DOUBLE ARM VARIATIONS:
Fields of Surgical Application
Interchangeable retractor blades can be used for a wide range of procedures, even transplants and laparoscopic surgery. There is no need to purchase special retractors for varying specialties. They are all available from Automated Medical Products Corp.
Fields of Surgical Application:
Many more...
