Clinical Application
Designed for controlled exposure of superficial wounds and soft-tissue planes, this hand-held Langenbeck retractor provides reliable retraction of skin, subcutaneous tissue and fascia during small- to medium-sized incisions. The 60 x 20 mm blade offers a broad contact area to distribute pressure and minimize focal tissue injury, while the 21 cm overall length allows reach into moderate depth pockets encountered in general, plastic, ENT and many ambulatory procedures.
Design & Configuration
The flat, rectangular blade geometry provides predictable tissue displacement with a low profile that facilitates visualization in confined operative fields. As a single-ended, hand-held instrument it enables dynamic, tactile retraction and rapid repositioning by the surgical assistant or primary surgeon. The 20 mm blade width balances exposure with precision, making the instrument suitable for both shallow wound edge retraction and controlled retraction in narrower operative corridors.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Handheld retractor
- Pattern / model: Langenbeck retractor
- Configuration: Single-ended, hand-held
- Length: 21 cm
- Blade size: 60 x 20 mm
- Typical use: Superficial soft-tissue retraction
- Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel; reusable construction
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel with a smooth, polished finish to resist corrosion and facilitate cleaning. The reusable design is intended for repeated cleaning and sterilization cycles typical of professional surgical instrumentation.
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