Mikulicz Retractor

Description

Mikulicz Retractor

The Mikulicz retractor holds the abdominal wall and liver during open upper abdominal surgery. It measures 25 to 26 cm and comes with four blade sizes.

Blade sizes

Choose 85 x 50, 95 x 35, 120 x 50 or 150 x 50 mm. So short blades fit early exposure, and long ones reach under the liver edge. Also, three of the four sizes share a 50 mm width.

Liver retraction

Surgeons use the long blades to lift the liver edge up and away. Then the upper abdomen opens to view beneath it. As a result, gallbladder and stomach work gets easier for the team.

Wall retraction

Shorter blades hold the abdominal wall back at the wound edge. However, the narrow 95 x 35 mm blade fits a tighter gap than the rest. Therefore many teams keep it for slimmer patients.

Tray planning

Upper abdominal trays often carry a long Mikulicz retractor for the liver. Meanwhile, general trays may hold only a shorter one. Plus, a matching pair helps the team retract on both sides.

Cleaning Mikulicz retractor

Clean both faces of the blade and the full handle after surgery. Next, rinse well and look for bends along the blade. Finally, dry it and store the longest size where it can lie flat.

Mikulicz retractor specifications

• Length: 25 to 26 cm
• Blades: 85×50, 95×35 mm
• Blades: 120×50, 150×50 mm
• Hand-held
• Abdominal wall and liver

Why buy from us

Also, every instrument we sell carries three years of cover against manufacturing defects. 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 a curved deep blade, see our Deaver retractor. Beyond this item, browse our surgical retractors.

For professional use only. See our care and sterilization guide for notes on photos and materials, and our returns policy before you order.