Surgical Kocher Retractor – 08-345-22

When surgical exposure calls for a manually positioned instrument, the 08-345-22 Kocher Retractor offers a straightforward option for controlled tissue retraction. Next Edge Surgical LLC lists this product under the Retractors category with SKU GRP-08-345-22. The product page identifies the instrument as a Kocher Retractor, making its intended role clear without assigning it to an unsupported specialty.
A handheld Kocher pattern is useful when the surgeon or assistant needs to adjust the point of retraction during a procedure. Rather than remaining fixed in one position, the instrument can be repositioned as access requirements change. That can be useful when the operative field needs exposure from more than one direction.
For day-to-day surgical inventory, several aspects are worth considering:
* Positioning flexibility: The manual configuration permits the user to place the working end where exposure is needed and change its position as the procedure progresses.
* Controlled contact: The Kocher pattern provides a defined working end for engaging suitable tissue during retraction.
* Workflow support: A dedicated instrument of this type can remain available in trays where tissue exposure and access are recurring requirements.
* Pattern identification: The Kocher designation helps procurement and operating-room teams distinguish this instrument from other surgical retractors when assembling procedure-specific inventory.
Next Edge Surgical LLC lists the product for professional healthcare use, with quotation and purchasing options available through the product page. Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization should be handled according to the healthcare facility’s validated instrument-processing protocols.
Include the 08-345-22 in your surgical instrument inventory.