Which Kocher Retractor Do You Need?
Pick the blade size by Zepf number; both Kocher retractors in the collection are linked below.
Kocher retractors by Helmut Zepf, 21.5 cm2 items
| Zepf No. |
Pattern or size |
| 38.427.01 |
21.5 cm, blade 20 x 12 mm |
| 38.427.02 |
21.5 cm, blade 21 x 14 mm |
Warranty and Our Guarantee
Every Zepf instrument on this page carries a one-year Helmut Zepf Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship (Zepf extraction forceps carry a lifetime warranty). And because an instrument can only be judged in the hand, you have 60 days to return it for any reason — even after you have used it. Try it on real cases; if it is not the instrument for you, send it back.
Made in Germany by Helmut Zepf
Helmut Zepf has manufactured dental and surgical instruments in Germany for over 100 years. Every instrument on this page is forged, ground and finished by Zepf and carries its part number for traceability.
Clinical Use
Both Kocher retractors on this page are 21.5 cm long; they differ only in blade size (20 x 12 mm and 21 x 14 mm).
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Deep fields: ramus, extraoral and trauma surgery where a Langenbeck blade is too short.
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Two blade sizes: 20 × 12 mm and 21 × 14 mm.
Care and Reconditioning
Zepf surgical instruments are resharpened, re-aligned and reconditioned by our sharpening and reconditioning service when the working end dulls. Clean, disinfect and sterilize between patients.
Our Surgical Instrument Reprocessing & Sterilization Guide covers the general workflow for Helmut Zepf surgical instruments.
Compare With
Related Helmut Zepf collections: Langenbeck Retractor, Middeldorpf Retractor, Obwegeser Retractor, Senn-Miller Retractor, Deep Surgical Retractors, and Retraction & Access Instruments. For instrument names and terminology, see the Surgical Instrument Comparison Chart and the Surgical Instrument Glossary.
Related resources: Surgical Instrument Comparison Chart · Retraction & Access Instruments · Oral Surgery Instruments
FAQ
What is the Kocher retractor used for?
Deep retraction in oral and maxillofacial surgery with a long handle and a broad right-angled blade.
Is it reusable?
Yes. Clean, disinfect and sterilize between patients like any surgical hand instrument, and return it for reconditioning when the working end dulls or the joint loosens.
Is there a warranty?
One year under the Helmut Zepf Warranty, and 60 days to return it for any reason, even after use.