Magnetic Fixator Retraction System
This Small Animal Retraction System simplifies set-up procedure and provides the examiner with an
excellent overview of the operative site. It consists of three components: Base Plate (Nos. 18200-03 &
18200-04); Fixators (Nos. 18200-01 & 18200-02); and Retractors (Nos. 18200-05 through 18200-12).
The Base Plates are made from magnetic stainless steel and are available in two sizes. The surface is
nonreflective and both plates have a window in the center which allows the animal contact with body
temperature control systems. The window sizes are 10 x 13 cm for the small base plate and 15 x 25
cm for the large.
The Fixators are movable anchors made from anodized aluminum with a surgical grade rare earth
magnet in the base for attachment anywhere on the Base Plate. The magnets do not interfere with
lab electronics and can be used in close proximity (3 cm) to ferro-magnetic items. They incorporate
pushbutton-activated spring locks that grip either the Wire or Elastomer Retractors.
The Retractors are interchangeable Retractor Tips (Nos. 18200-08 through 18200-12) which attach to
either Retractor Wire (Nos. 18200-05 & 18200-06) for static retraction or to Elastomer (No. 18200-07)
for dynamic retraction. The Retractor Tips are light and atraumatic to delicate tissue or membrane
Kit for animals up to 200 g
Includes:
• 1 Small base plate (No. 18200-03)
• 2 Short fixators (No. 18200-01)
• 1 Tall fixator (No. 18200-02)
• 1 Elastomer, 2 m roll (No. 18200-07)
• 1 Package of retractors, blunt, 1 mm wide (No.
18200-09)
• 1 Package of retractors, blunt, 2.5 mm wide
(No. 18200-10)
