Kocher-Langenbeck Retractor

Description

Kocher-Langenbeck Retractor

The Kocher-Langenbeck retractor combines a right-angle blade with a 22 cm body. Surgeons use it in general, orthopedic and hip surgery.

Nine blade sizes

Blades run from 25 x 6 mm at the small end up to 80 x 16 mm. So small blades suit a shallow cut, and long ones reach deep muscle. Also, the width grows as the blade gets longer.

Hip and orthopedic use

Hip surgeons use it to hold back the thick muscle layers around the joint. Then the long blades keep that tissue clear of the bone. Because of this, the team works with a steady view.

General surgery

General teams use the shorter blades for skin, fat and fascia. However, the same pattern suits deeper layers too. Therefore one set of sizes covers many different procedures.

Picking sizes

Keep several Kocher-Langenbeck retractor sizes in the hip or trauma tray. Meanwhile, the general tray usually needs only the smaller blades. That way each set stays lean and easy to count.

Cleaning Kocher-Langenbeck retractor

Rinse the blade and the angle soon after surgery, before blood dries in the bend. Next, use a soft brush along the handle and blade. Finally, dry it and store the nine sizes in order.

Kocher-Langenbeck retractor specifications

• Length: 22 cm
• Nine blades, 25 x 6 to 80 x 16 mm
• Right-angle blade
• Hand-held
• General, orthopedic and hip surgery

Support after you buy

We stand behind this instrument with a three-year manufacturing warranty. Then our Atlanta office checks every order before dispatch. So check our FAQs for cleaning and shipping details. Read ASTM F899 to learn about instrument-grade steel. For deep blades up to 100 x 25 mm, see our Zenker retractor. Beyond this item, browse our surgical retractors.

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