Gelpi Self-Retaining Retractor 19.1 cm (7.5)

Controlled, Self-Retaining Access Across Surgical Workflows

The Gelpi self-retaining retractor is designed to hold tissue edges apart while maintaining exposure during open procedures. Its 7 1/2-inch length provides useful reach for controlled placement, while sharp points engage the retraction area and ball stops help limit point travel. The ring handle supports familiar instrument handling, and the ratchet catch helps maintain the selected opening without continuous manual pressure. This configuration can support access and visualization tasks in cardiovascular, general, neurosurgical, and orthopedic settings where a compact, manually controlled retractor is appropriate.

Use Cases

• Maintaining hands-free tissue retraction during general surgery exposure and access tasks.
• Supporting controlled access around cardiovascular operative fields where a self-retaining retractor is appropriate.
• Helping maintain localized exposure during neurosurgical procedures requiring careful instrument placement.
• Providing focused retraction for orthopedic approaches and other open procedures requiring stable tissue-edge positioning.

Specifications

Care & Handling

• Handle the sharp points carefully during placement, cleaning, inspection, and storage to reduce the risk of accidental contact.
• Inspect the points, ball stops, ring handle, and ratchet catch for visible damage, wear, or impaired movement before use.
• Operate the ratchet catch deliberately and avoid forcing the mechanism if resistance or misalignment is observed.
• Clean, process, and store according to facility protocols and the applicable manufacturer instructions.

Specifications

General use; follow facility protocols.