Lukens (Trachea) Thymus Retractor D/E 17cm

Clinical Application

Designed to provide focused exposure of the anterior trachea, thymic tissue and adjacent structures, this double-ended retractor is used during tracheostomy, tracheal repair, thyroidectomy, thymectomy and other anterior neck or superior mediastinal procedures where controlled retraction and direct visualization of the airway are required.

Design & Configuration

The double-ended (D/E) configuration places two complementary blade profiles on a single shaft so the surgeon can instantly reverse orientation or select the blade that best conforms to patient anatomy without exchanging instruments. The 17 cm overall length gives adequate reach for exposure in the operative field while keeping the hand-held portion accessible for precise manual control. Blade geometry is shaped to elevate and protect the airway and thymic tissue while maintaining a narrow footprint to preserve working space for suction, scopes, or adjacent instruments.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Retractor
• Pattern / model: Lukens (Trachea) Thymus Retractor D/E
• Configuration: Double-ended handheld retractor
• Length: 17 cm
• Tip pattern: Tracheal and thymic blade profiles
• Typical use: Airway, tracheal, thyroid and thymic exposure
• Construction: Surgical stainless steel, reusable

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel and designed for reusable clinical service. The instrument's one-piece blade/shaft construction promotes durability and straightforward reprocessing 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