Langenbeck Retractor 40x11mm, 22cm

Clinical Application

The Langenbeck retractor with a 40 x 11 mm blade and 22 cm overall length is a general-purpose hand-held retractor used to expose and maintain soft-tissue edges in shallow or narrow operative fields. It is commonly employed in general surgery, ENT, plastic and reconstructive procedures, minor orthopedic cases, and ambulatory surgery where precise, controlled retraction of skin, fascia, and subcutaneous tissue is required. The narrow blade footprint is suited to small incisions and procedures that require focused exposure without excessive tissue compression.

Design & Configuration

The instrument's single flat blade provides a slim profile to enter confined spaces and retract tissue with a minimal visual obstruction. The 11 mm blade width offers a narrow contact area, allowing the surgeon to retract selectively and protect adjacent structures. At 22 cm overall length, the retractor balances reach and control—long enough to span deeper superficial planes while remaining manageable for hand-held use. The simple geometry enables use by the surgeon or an assistant and is compatible with common operative workflows.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Handheld retractor
• Pattern / model: Langenbeck
• Configuration: Single flat blade, handheld
• Length or size: 22 cm overall; blade 40 x 11 mm
• Tip / jaw pattern: Flat blade profile
• Typical surgical use: Superficial soft-tissue retraction in small incisions and confined operative fields
• Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and resistance to corrosion. The single-piece blade and shaft design provides rigidity for reliable retraction and straightforward reprocessing. The instrument is designed for repeated sterilization 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