Gelpi Self-Retaining Retractor 19.1 cm (7.5)

Controlled Retraction for Organized Operative Exposure

The 7 1/2" Gelpi Retractor with blunt tips is a self-retaining surgical retractor designed to help hold tissue apart and maintain exposure during operative work. Its Gelpi-style configuration supports controlled positioning while allowing the surgical team to keep the field open without continuously holding a handheld retractor. The blunt tips are suited to workflows where a less pointed contact profile is preferred. With a 7.5-inch overall length, it can support access and handling across general surgery and neurosurgery applications, depending on the procedure and facility technique. Its focused design helps integrate exposure into organized, instrument-based workflows.

Use Cases

• Supporting tissue retraction and operative exposure during general surgery procedures.
• Providing controlled, self-retaining retraction during neurosurgical procedures when appropriate to the operative field.
• Positioning tissue margins to help keep the surgical area visible while other instruments are in use.
• Using the 7.5-inch overall length where the procedure requires a compact, manually positioned retractor.

Specifications

Care & Handling

• Clean promptly after use according to facility protocols and the applicable instrument-care instructions.
• Inspect the blunt tips, ratcheting or positioning components, and overall alignment before use.
• Handle carefully to protect the tips and working surfaces from impact or damage.
• Store the retractor in a manner that protects its tips and allows it to remain clean and accessible.

Specifications

General use; follow facility protocols.