Langenbeck Retractor 30x11mm, 22cm

Clinical Application

This Langenbeck retractor is designed for controlled retraction of soft tissues in small-to-medium surgical incisions. The narrow 30 x 11 mm blade provides a small footprint for working in confined spaces such as oral cavities, facial planes, superficial general surgery sites, and ENT procedures. It is commonly used to hold back skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle, and mucosa to maintain exposure during dissection, suturing, or hemostasis. The instrument is intended for handheld, single-operator retraction where precise tissue control and visibility are required.

Design & Configuration

The flat, rectangular blade geometry concentrates retraction force over a narrow area, allowing targeted exposure with minimal obstruction of the surgical field. A 22 cm overall length balances reach and control—long enough to access deeper pockets while remaining maneuverable in close quarters. The single-blade, handheld configuration enables quick repositioning and one-handed use, which is useful when an assistant is limited or when alternating between retraction and instrument manipulation. The slim profile improves line-of-sight to the operative site and reduces interference with suction or instrumentation.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Handheld Langenbeck retractor
• Blade size: 30 x 11 mm
• Overall length: 22 cm
• Blade pattern: Flat rectangular blade for focused retraction
• Typical use: Soft-tissue retraction in general, plastic, ENT, oral/maxillofacial, and minor orthopedic procedures
• Construction: Stainless steel; reusable

Material & Construction

Constructed from medical-grade stainless steel with a corrosion-resistant finish for durability and repeated sterilization cycles. The blade is precision-formed to provide a smooth atraumatic edge profile while maintaining rigid stability under retraction loads. The instrument is designed for reusable clinical use and is compatible with standard cleaning and sterilization 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