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While continuing to maintain the blades position soft tissue, the proximal
knob is turned clockwise to toe-in the blade to the appropriate angle and
depth. Next, the key at the top of the clamp is turned clockwise to retract the
blade backward. With sufficient pressure applied to soft tissue the surgeon can
discontinue the management of the blades position leaving the retractor holder
to maintain its exact location. It is important to toe-in blades prior to retracting
laterally to maintain retractor blade positioning.
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Hand held Hohman and Cobra style retractors can be used with the OmniAccess
retractor. After placing a hand held retractor into position, place a strap clamp
holder onto the frame in close poximity to the retractor handle. Lock the securing
handle of the strap clamp holder by pushing it in a clockwise direction (inset).
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Additional toeing-in of the blade and lateral retraction can progress to obtain
the desired exposure. Best exposure results are achieved when OmniAccess™
retractor holders have been placed on both wound margins prior to fully
retracting.
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Wrap the strap around the retractor handle several times and cinch the strap into
the V shaped notch of the holder by pulling down on the strap. Excess strap can
be cut off.
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