Gelpi Self-Retaining Retractor 14.0 cm (5.5)

Controlled Retraction for Clearer Operative Access

The 5 1/2" Gelpi Retractor with blunt tips is a self-retaining surgical retractor designed to hold tissue apart and help maintain access during procedures. Its compact 5.5-inch overall length supports controlled handling in focused operative fields, while the blunt tip design provides a practical option for retraction tasks where a less pointed contact profile is preferred. Suitable for general surgery and neurosurgery workflows, it can help maintain exposure while freeing a hand for other operative tasks. The Gelpi configuration is useful when steady, localized retraction and straightforward instrument positioning are important to the surgical setup.

Use Cases

• Maintain localized tissue retraction during general surgery procedures.
• Support focused exposure in neurosurgical operative workflows.
• Position the retractor to hold tissue apart while preserving access for other instruments.
• Use the 5.5-inch format for controlled handling in compact operative fields.
• Apply the blunt tips where a less pointed retractor contact profile is appropriate.

Specifications

Care & Reprocessing

• Clean and reprocess according to the facility's established protocols and the applicable instructions for use.
• Inspect the blunt tips, joints, and overall alignment before and after use for visible damage or impaired function.
• Handle the retractor carefully to help protect its working surfaces and retain proper operation.
• Store in a clean, protected environment to reduce the risk of damage or contamination.

Specifications

General use; follow facility protocols.