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Meyerding Retractor
SKU:RM-MDR-18-1
$99.00USD
The Meyerding Retractor is an 18 cm deep spinal and orthopedic instrument designed for paraspinal muscle displacement during laminectomy. Handcrafted from German stainless steel with a single-ring hook handle and selectable Blunt, Sharp, Toothed, or Saddle-shaped blades, it delivers unyielding counter-traction over dense bone.
Product Description
The Meyerding Retractor is an internationally acclaimed spinal and orthopedic surgical retractor engineered specifically to provide powerful, non-slip paraspinal muscle and soft-tissue retraction during laminectomy, discectomy, and joint reconstruction. Designed with an elongated right-angled blade, this instrument allows surgical assistants to apply heavy manual counter-traction against dense muscle bundles, maintaining an unencumbered visual corridor to the lamina and spinous processes.
Built for heavy surgical leverage, this Meyerding Retractor configuration features a uniform total reach of 18 cm ($99). Handcrafted from premium operating room-grade German stainless steel, the handle assembly incorporates a single-ring handle layout integrated with an ergonomic hook profile that gives operating assistants superior pulling leverage and hand stabilization. Surgeons can select across four distinct blade style profiles from the order menus: Blunt for atraumatic muscle displacement, Sharp for firm fascial purchase, Toothed for secure anchoring on bone cortices, or Saddle-shaped for cradling paraspinal tissue margins.
Forged with an anti-glare satin matte finish, Retractor Maker produces the Meyerding Retractor to withstand repetitive hospital autoclave cycles, providing spine centers, neurosurgical operating theaters, and orthopedic trauma units worldwide with unyielding structural rigidity, high corrosion resistance, and complete clinical durability.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Intended Use | Specifically designed to retract heavy paraspinal musculature and deep soft tissue during spinal laminectomy and orthopedic surgery. |
| Primary Material | Premium Operating Room-Grade German Stainless Steel (AISI 304/420) |
| Configuration | Handheld deep-cavity spinal retractor with ring-hook handle |
| Overall Instrument Length | 18 cm (approx. 7.1 inches) |
| Handle Assembly Layout | Single-ring handle integrated with an ergonomic hook profile for maximum pulling leverage |
| Selectable Blade Styles | Blunt, Sharp, Toothed, or Saddle-shaped working end profiles |
| Blade Architecture | Right-angled blade profile engineered to anchor on bone cortices and displace muscle |
| Sterility | Supplied Non-Sterile (Fully Autoclavable) |
| Packaging | Individual Protective Packaging |
| Manufacturer | Retractor Maker |
| Product Condition | Brand New |
| Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) | 1 Piece |
Component List
| Quantity | Component | Dimensions / Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blunt Working End | Overall Length: 18 cm · Primary Clinical Role: Atraumatic paraspinal muscle displacement and soft-tissue holding · Price (USD): $99.00 |
| 1 | Sharp Working End | Overall Length: 18 cm · Primary Clinical Role: Firm engagement in dense fibrous fascia and tendon insertions · Price (USD): $99.00 |
| 1 | Toothed Working End | Overall Length: 18 cm · Primary Clinical Role: Non-slip osseous anchoring on the lamina and facet border · Price (USD): $99.00 |
| 1 | Saddle-Shaped Working End | Overall Length: 18 cm · Primary Clinical Role: Contoured muscle bundle cradling and spinal decompression access · Price (USD): $99.00 |
| 1 | Protective Sleeve / Box | Overall Length: Standard Transit Packaging · Primary Clinical Role: — · Price (USD): Included |
Minimum order quantity:1 Piece.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included with the Meyerding Retractor?
The product is supplied as an individual handheld surgical retractor measuring 18 cm in overall length with your chosen blade style (Blunt, Sharp, Toothed, or Saddle-shaped), packaged inside protective transit packaging.
What is the Meyerding Retractor used for?
The Meyerding Retractor is used in spine and orthopedic surgery to retract paraspinal muscle masses and dense soft tissues, providing clear visualization of the vertebral lamina and disc spaces.
Which surgical procedures is it for?
It is indicated for lumbar laminectomy, discectomy, spinal fusion (PLIF/TLIF), cervical laminoplasty, total hip arthroplasty, and deep orthopedic trauma repairs.
What material and finish are used?
The instrument is handcrafted from premium German surgical stainless steel with an anti-glare satin matte finish that eliminates optical reflections under surgical operating lights and microscopes.
Is the Meyerding Retractor reusable and autoclavable?
Yes. The entire Meyerding Retractor is 100% reusable and fully validated for pre-vacuum steam autoclave cycles (134°C / 273°F).
Can components and blades be ordered separately?
Because this is a solid, one-piece handheld instrument, each blade style is sold as a standalone unit. Hospitals can order complete multi-style sets to stock spinal surgery trays.
Can custom modifications or private-label markings be ordered?
Yes. Retractor Maker provides custom blade widths, modified tooth profiles, and laser marking for hospital asset tracking upon request.
What is the standard lead time and delivery timeframe for orders?
In-stock instruments take 5 business days to inspect and dispatch, followed by 7 business days for worldwide express delivery. Back-order units take 17 to 20 business days to manufacture and 9 business days for delivery.
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