The Langenbeck retractor is the standard hand-held retractor with a right-angled blade, for holding back skin and muscle.

Design features

• Right-angled blade
• Many blade sizes

Typical applications

• General surgery

Care

Clean thoroughly between the prongs or blades after use. Check sharp prongs for bending before each use; malleable blades may be shaped by hand but should not be bent repeatedly at the same point.