US Army Parker Langenbeck Retractor D/E set/2 21cm

Clinical Application

This double-ended retractor set provides two complementary handheld blade patterns for controlled soft-tissue retraction. The broader US Army blade is used for low-profile, atraumatic retraction of wound edges and larger tissue flaps, while the Langenbeck-style blade offers a narrower footprint for precise retraction of muscle, fascia, and delicate superficial structures. The 21 cm length is suited to moderate-depth exposures encountered in general surgery, orthopedics, plastics and ENT, and is sized for use by the primary surgeon or assistant during dissections and wound management.

Design & Configuration

The double-ended design consolidates two retraction options in a single instrument to reduce tray count and allow rapid intraoperative switching without changing instruments. The flat, low-profile blades distribute retraction force across the tissue to minimize soft-tissue trauma, while the narrower Langenbeck pattern enables more focused retraction in confined spaces. The 21 cm overall length balances reach and control for both superficial and moderate-depth cavities, supporting one-handed manipulation and stable exposure.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Handheld retractor
• Pattern / model: US Army / Parker / Langenbeck retractor
• Configuration: Double-ended set of 2 (D/E set)
• Length: 21 cm
• Tip / jaw pattern: Double-ended blades (US Army and Langenbeck patterns)
• Typical surgical use: Superficial and deep soft-tissue retraction
• Material / construction: Surgical stainless steel, reusable

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel to provide corrosion resistance and durability through repeated sterilization cycles. The instruments are designed for reusable clinical use and withstand autoclave sterilization when processed according to facility protocols.

Quality & Compliance

Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.

Brand Comparison

Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.

Availability & Returns

• In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
• Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
• Returns: 30-day return policy