Weitlaner Self-Retaining Retractor 14.0 cm (5.5)

Controlled, Self-Retaining Exposure for Focused Surgical Access

The Weitlaner self-retaining retractor is designed to hold tissue edges apart during surgical exposure, helping maintain a working view while freeing the operator’s hands for other instruments. Its 5 1/2-inch length supports access in focused operative fields, while the 3x4 blunt-prong configuration provides a broad, tissue-contacting profile for controlled retraction. The ring handle supports secure manipulation, and the ratchet catch helps maintain the selected position during use. Suitable for varied surgical workflows, this retractor can support exposure tasks across cardiovascular, ENT, general, neurosurgical, orthopedic, and plastic surgery settings.

Use Cases

• Support controlled tissue retraction during general surgery exposure and dissection.
• Maintain a focused operative field during cardiovascular procedures where a self-retaining retractor is appropriate.
• Assist with localized exposure in ENT procedures requiring compact, hands-free retraction.
• Support access and visualization during neurosurgical procedures involving a focused surgical field.
• Provide practical retraction support for orthopedic exposure and related soft-tissue access tasks.
• Assist plastic surgery workflows where controlled positioning of tissue edges is required.

Specifications

Care & Reprocessing

• Clean and reprocess the instrument according to facility protocols and the applicable manufacturer instructions for use.
• Inspect the blunt prongs, ring handle, and ratchet catch before and after use for damage, distortion, or impaired function.
• Handle the prongs carefully during cleaning, transport, and storage to help preserve their alignment and working surface.
• Store the retractor in a manner that protects the prongs and prevents unnecessary contact with other instruments.

Specifications

General use; follow facility protocols.