Langenbeck Retractor 63x20mm 21cm

Clinical Application

This hand-held Langenbeck retractor provides focused soft-tissue retraction for shallow to moderately deep incisions. The 63 x 20 mm blade gives a narrow footprint for precise exposure of small anatomical windows and delicate structures, making it useful in general surgery, ENT, plastic reconstruction, hand procedures and minor orthopaedic exposures. It is typically used by an assistant or the primary surgeon for controlled retraction during dissection and closure.

Design & Configuration

The straight, flat single-ended blade concentrates retraction force across a thin profile to minimize surrounding tissue compression while maintaining visibility. A 21 cm overall length affords reach into deeper wounds without excessive handle interference at the field. The narrow 20 mm blade width is optimized for confined operative sites where a broad blade would obstruct visualization or increase tissue stretch. The hand-held configuration enables rapid repositioning and fine control of retraction angle and depth.

Instrument Specifications

• Pattern/model: Langenbeck retractor
• Overall length: 21 cm
• Blade size: 63 x 20 mm (blade length x width)
• Blade type: straight, flat hand-held blade for soft tissue retraction
• Intended use: focused retraction in superficial to mid-depth operative sites
• Construction: surgical-grade stainless steel, reusable

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel, the instrument is finished to resist corrosion and withstand repeated sterilization cycles. The one-piece construction and smooth edges are designed to reduce tissue trauma and simplify cleaning and sterilization between cases.

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