Langenbeck Retractor 40x11mm, 21cm

Clinical Application

This Langenbeck retractor is designed for controlled, superficial retraction of soft tissue during dissection and exposure in small to medium surgical sites. The narrow 40 x 11 mm blade provides a focused retraction footprint useful for elevating skin and subcutaneous flaps, defining incision edges, and protecting adjacent structures in procedures commonly performed in general surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, ENT, oral-maxillofacial, and select orthopedic cases. It is intended for handheld use when precise, tactile retraction is required.

Design & Configuration

The instrument's flat, single-ended blade offers a low-profile contact surface that concentrates retraction forces while minimizing instrument bulk in the wound. The 40 x 11 mm blade width provides a narrow working edge for precision retraction in limited access sites, and the 21 cm overall length balances reach and control for both shallow and moderately deep exposures. Rounded blade edges reduce focal pressure and help limit tissue trauma during manipulation. As a handheld retractor, it delivers immediate tactile feedback and is easily repositioned by the assistant or surgeon.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Handheld Langenbeck retractor
• Blade dimensions: 40 x 11 mm
• Overall length: 21 cm
• Configuration: Single-ended, flat blade with rounded edges
• Typical use: Superficial soft-tissue retraction in small to medium incisions
• Construction: Surgical stainless steel, reusable

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel with a corrosion-resistant finish to withstand repeated reprocessing. The single-piece flat-blade construction provides strength and rigidity while maintaining a slim profile for use in confined operative fields. The instrument is designed for reuse and routine hospital sterilization cycles.

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