
Art.Nr.: VUBU-07-24904
Broad-Surface Soft Tissue Retractor for Maximum Exposure in Abdominal Surgery
The LANGENBECK Retractor with hollow handle, 40x11mm, 22.0 cm is a Class I medical device according to ISO 13485:2016. This particularly wide variant (40 mm) with hollow handle is designed for the gentle and broad-surface retraction of soft tissues in general and visceral surgery. The exceptional width enables optimal exposure of large surgical fields.
Product Highlights:
✔ Certified according to ISO 13485:2016
✔ CE marking Class I (Directive 93/42/EEC)
✔ LANGENBECK design with extra wide blade and hollow handle
✔ Extra wide, flat blade (40x11 mm) for maximum surface retraction
✔ High-quality stainless steel 1.4401 – corrosion-resistant and biocompatible
✔ Biocompatibility tested according to ISO 10993
✔ Atraumatically rounded edges for maximum patient safety
✔ Optimal length of 22.0 cm for good leverage in large abdominal incisions
✔ Sterilizable and reusable
Advantages of the Broad-Surface LANGENBECK Retractor:
• Maximum Surface Effect: The 40 mm width enables retraction of large tissue areas in one motion
• Optimal Pressure Distribution: The wide blade distributes retraction pressure most evenly and minimizes tissue trauma
• Efficient Exposure: Reduces the number of required retractors due to exceptional width
• Ideal for Large Approaches: Perfect for median laparotomies, subcostal incisions, and other large abdominal wall incisions
• Gentle Bowel Retraction: Particularly suitable for safely holding back extensive intestinal convolutes
Technical Specifications:
• Model: LANGENBECK Retractor with hollow handle (Wide Variant)
• Total Length: 22.0 cm
• Blade Dimensions: 40 mm (width) x 11 mm (height)
• Construction: Extra wide, curved blade with integrated hollow handle
• Tip: Atraumatically rounded, broad-surface
• Material: Stainless steel 1.4401
• Shape: Curved, extra wide flat blade with anatomical hollow handle grip
• Handle: Hollow handle design for ergonomic handling of broad retraction
• Surface: High-gloss polished for optimal glide properties
• Special Feature: Extra wide standard instrument for maximum exposure in abdominal surgery
• Risk Class: I according to Directive 93/42/EEC
Fields of Application:
• Large median laparotomies
• Subcostal and pararectal incisions
• Revision surgeries in the abdomen with extensive exposure
• Retraction of large intestinal convolutes during colorectal surgery
• Major gynecological procedures (radical surgery, tumor surgery)
• Hernia surgery for large defects
Special Safety Notes:
• EXCLUSIVELY for experienced surgical personnel
• Particular caution required during broad-surface retraction of bowel and other sensitive structures
• Before use, check for structural integrity and freedom from bends
• Observe even pressure distribution across the entire width
• Do not use as a lever for bony structures
• Due to width, increased caution during placement in deep wounds
• Discard immediately if bent or cracked
• When reusing, strictly follow reprocessing guidelines
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