Hegenberger Retractor
The Hegenberger Retractor is designed to enhance visibility and access in postpartum suturing
85% of vaginal birth sustain trauma and 70% require suturing1
1. Frohlich J, Kettle C. Perineal care. BMJ Clin Evid. 2015;2015:1401. Published 2015 Mar 10
2. Groutz A, Hasson J, Wengier A, et al. Third- and fourth-degree perineal tears: prevalence and risk factors in the third millennium. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2011;204:347.e1-4
Globally, more than 2 million occupational needle-stick injuries annually occur, with the highest prevalence in the South East Asian region at 58.2%3
3. Bouya S, Balouchi A, Rafiemanesh H, et al. Global Prevalence and Device Related Causes of Needle Stick Injuries among Health Care Workers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Ann Glob Health. 2020;86(1):35. Published 2020 Apr 6.doi:10.5334/aogh.2698
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The patented Hegenberger retractor is designed by a Danish clinical midwife and inventor, Malene Hegenberger, to help clinicians in the postpartum suturing procedure by providing a clear, unobstructed view of the birth canal
Unobstructed view of the perineum
Improves visibility and ensures safer work environments
Minimizes
costs
Mitigate the financial burden faced by maternal departments by helping to minimize staff and resource costs
Fully designed, tested and market ready
Class I FDA, CE marked, HSA registered
