Weitlaner Self-Retaining Retractor 16.5 cm (6.5)

Controlled Retraction with Adjustable Access

This Weitlaner self-retaining retractor is designed to hold an operative opening while its ring handle and ratchet catch maintain the selected position, helping keep the field accessible without continuous hand support. Its 6 1/2-inch format, adjustable shaft, 2-inch blade length, and three blunt left spade prongs provide a compact configuration for controlled retraction and visualization. The instrument’s self-retaining design supports orderly workflows across General Surgery, Neurosurgery, and Orthopedic applications where steady exposure and deliberate handling are important. A familiar ring-handle profile gives the user a practical grasp for placement, adjustment, and release during procedures.

Use Cases

• Maintain retraction during General Surgery procedures when consistent access to the operative field is required.
• Support controlled exposure in Neurosurgery workflows where careful placement and deliberate adjustment are important.
• Assist with Orthopedic procedures requiring self-retaining retraction and a compact 2-inch blade configuration.
• Use the adjustable shaft and ratchet catch to position the retractor for sustained access while minimizing the need for continuous manual holding.

Specifications

Care & Handling

• Clean the retractor according to facility protocols and the applicable instrument-care instructions.
• Inspect the blunt prongs, adjustable shaft, ring handle, and ratchet catch for visible soil, damage, alignment, or restricted movement before use.
• Handle the prongs and adjustable mechanism carefully to help prevent bending or damage, and store the instrument in a manner that protects its working ends.

Specifications

General use; follow facility protocols.