Malleable Haberer Retractor

Description

Malleable Haberer Retractor

The Haberer retractor is a bendable, double-ended spatula for holding organs out of the field. Each end has its own width, so one piece gives you two options.

Two widths per piece

The 25/30 mm size has a 25 mm end and a 30 mm end. Likewise, the 37/45 and 40/50 mm sizes pair a narrower blade with a wider one. So you flip the spatula instead of reaching for another tool.

Shaping it by hand

Surgeons bend the spatula by hand to match the curve of the organ. Then it holds that curve while the assistant draws back. As a result, it follows tissue that a rigid blade would press on.

Lengths

The 25/30 mm piece measures 28 cm overall. By contrast, the 37/45 and 40/50 mm pieces run 30 cm. That extra length helps in a deep chest or abdomen.

Typical use

Abdominal teams use a Haberer retractor to hold bowel, liver or stomach aside. Also, thoracic surgeons shape it around lung tissue. Because it bends, one size often covers several angles.

Care of Haberer retractor

Straighten the spatula gently after each case, since repeated sharp kinks can weaken the metal. Next, wash both ends and rinse off detergent. Finally, dry it and lay it flat in the tray.

Haberer retractor specifications

• Blade pairs: 25/30, 37/45, 40/50 mm
• 25/30 mm: 28 cm long
• 37/45 and 40/50 mm: 30 cm long
• Double-ended, malleable

Supply and warranty

We stand behind this instrument with a three-year manufacturing warranty. We also inspect each order by hand in Atlanta. You can find care tips in our FAQs. Surgical stainless grades fall under ASTM F899. For single-width ribbons and spatulas, see our malleable retractor. The rest of our surgical retractors is one click away.

For trained professionals only. Notes on images and nickel content sit in our care and sterilization guide; see shipping and delivery for dispatch details.