Galaxy Retractor:
Lighter. Stronger. Safer.
The Queen’s Award for innovation
- Lighter yet stronger with less plastic
- Lower profile for better access
- Only self-retaining retractor with a light attachment
- Less expensive while still being a higher quality
- New atraumatic semi-blunt hook for safety
- Easier to position and adjust with camlocks instead of screws
Get a demo kit
THE DEMO KIT COVERS THE ENTIRE GALAXY II® RANGE AND CAN BE POSTED TO YOU TODAY!
How we made
Galaxy Greener
In the ever-evolving world of healthcare, advancements are constantly being made to improve patient outcomes and minimize environmental impacts. June Medical’s Galaxy II self-retaining surgical retractor is a prime example of such innovation.
Galaxy II Key Features
Find out more about the innovative features and clinical evidence behind the success of the Galaxy II.
Skin hooks & retractor lights
Explore the range of skin hooks and light lead to use with or without frames.
Speciality Kits
Especially designed to contain everything needed for a Male Urology procedure or a Gyn op.
Surgeon’s Views
Find out what surgeons from around the world are saying about the Galaxy II.
The most versatile retractor yet, has proved itself in terms of functionality and acceptability worldwide. Featuring a sliding mechanism that varies tension while keeping the surgical stay in position, it has changed how people perceive retractors.
Patient with SUI and had mid urethral sling placed; developed urgency frequency and dysuria months later. She was referred to me where I saw the sling had eroded into the urethra from 8 to 6 o’clock position.
Dr Stephanie Molden explains why she made the switch to the Galaxy II retractor for urogynaecology procedures, and the advantages of doing so.
Dr Wael Agur discusses the benefits of Galaxy retractors to surgeons and to patients, and describes how they can help in training the surgeons of the future.
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr Alex Digesu has been using Galaxy retractors during his surgical procedures since they were first developed. He explains what prompted the change to using Galaxy devices in the first place and describes their many benefits.
UCLH services in 6 hospitals across London, including urology, the Trust performs the largest number of procedures for male artificial urinary sphincters, ureteral re-implants, and female lower urinary tract fistula and urethral diverticulum in the country.
The Four Peaks Surgery Center in Sun City, Arizona, now exclusively uses Galaxy II retractors for its urology and urogynaecology procedures and has halved retractor costs as a result. Kriston Bertelsen, Surgical Technologist and Assistant Administrator at the centre, explains why she switched to the Galaxy II.
Galaxy II Q&A
“Self-retaining” is a term widely used for retractors that are using counter-traction to hold the retractor in place.
With ring retractors, this is done by using stretchy hook stays that are fastened in the tissue to be retracted, and secured along the ring in grooves on the frame.
GALAXY II self-retaining surgical retractor is the next generation (older versions have been around for 15-20 years and have screw mechanisms) of single use retractor systems. It helps provide clear visualisation, optimal exposure and access to the operative area during surgical procedures, minimising the need for additional assistants.
The GALAXY II surgical retractor is made of lightweight but strong medical grade plastic. The stays are made of steel hooks encased in medical grade silicone, with stretchy tails for optimal tension.
The Galaxy II use less plastic than the older versions, thus reducing waste, weight and environmental impact.
The Galaxy II surgical retractor is placed over the incision, stay hooks of choice are placed into the tissue and secured on the frame, facilitating rapid re-positioning when required. The unique design protected CAM locks allow for single handed adjustments with a simple flick of a thumb.
- Free up the hands of an assistant
- Improved access to surgical site
- Single handed adjustments
- Less instrument clutter
- Light weight and easy to use
- Fewer staff in operating room
- Great visual access for students
- No sterilisation cost
- Pre-packed, sterile kit
- No need for assistant to retract
- Easily adjusted during surgery reducing operating time
- Less staff cost
- Better ergonomics for staff
Galaxy II FAQs
Yes, in boxes of 50 or 100 single packed units. Only use what you need. However, we recommend the pre-packed kits. They are perfect for many procedures, and easier to store and use.
We have a great little demokit that we can send in the post. Send us a message and we will send it over to you so you can have a look at all the different options to see what suits your needs best.
Metal frames are too heavy to hold themselves up and be truly self-retaining. They are also less cost effective and less safe than single-use devices.
Send us a message and ask. We look forward to hearing from you!
10 retractor kits per box, apart from the Male kit that is sent in single boxes.
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