Which Senn-Miller Retractor Do You Need?
Choose sharp prongs for skin edges or blunt prongs for mucosa and delicate tissue; both are linked below by their Zepf numbers.
Senn-Miller retractors, 3 prongs2 items
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
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Sharp or blunt: sharp prongs hold skin edges; blunt prongs are for mucosa and delicate tissue.
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Double-ended: the flat blade on the opposite end retracts deeper tissue.
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
Part of the Deep Surgical Retractors collection. Related Helmut Zepf collections: Langenbeck Retractor, Kocher Retractor, Middeldorpf Retractor, and Retraction & Access Instruments. For retractor and surgical 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 Senn-Miller retractor used for?
Retracting skin and soft tissue at the wound edge with a three-pronged rake on one end and a flat blade on the other.
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.