Introducing the Hegenberger Retractor

An extra hand, when you need it.

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Improved visibility and two hands free

An innovative vaginal retractor that dramatically improves visibility and access for the suturing of postpartum tears and episiotomies.

It’s estimated that at least 70% of women in the UK require perineal suturing following a vaginal birth.

Clinicians typically use their hands to hold back damaged tissue and the vaginal wall. This reduces visibility, and uncomfortable positioning makes suturing hard on both the mother and clinician.

The Hegenberger Retractor solves this problem and reduces the risk of misdiagnoses.

100%

of clinicians found the Hegenberger Retractor allowed for clear visibility of trauma during trials.

94%

of clinicians believe it will minimise the risk of needlestick injury.

94%

of clinicians feel the Hegenberger Retractor saved them time.

The Hegenberger Story

The Hegenberger Retractor was designed by practicing midwife Malene Hegenberger

Transforming postnatal suturing, the Hegenberger Retractor is a revolutionary product born from passion and purpose.

The Hegenberger Retractor

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Holds the bladder wall up and pushes the cervix into the birth canal for better visibility and access. 

Leaves space for an episiotomy tampon and has a tactile grip for easy insertion and rotation.

“As a nurse midwife, I often struggled in getting a good view in my repairs and suturing without any assistance. When suturing women with high BMI or teaching younger midwives and doctors in suturing, my back would hurt and my hands would get sore from retracting the vaginal walls. The Hegenberger Retractor assists us by providing a better view, reducing the suturing time, reducing needle stick injury risk, and being the third hand we always need in a repair.”

Malene Hegenberger