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Z-Retractor

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Also calledLight cordFiberoptic Light Cord
Z-Retractor

A flexible 3-meter cable containing thousands of optical fibers, terminated with specialized connectors for light source and endoscope integration.

Primary uses

Transmits illumination for endoscopic visualization.

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