Weitlaner Self-Retaining Retractor 16.5 cm (6.5)

Controlled Retraction for Clearer Surgical Access

The 6 1/2" Weitlaner Retractor with sharp prongs in a 3×4 configuration is a self-retaining surgical retractor designed to hold tissue edges apart and help maintain an accessible working field. Its compact length supports controlled handling during procedures where steady retraction and practical access are important. The sharp-prong design is suited to engaging tissue for sustained positioning, while the Weitlaner pattern supports hands-free retraction once placed. It can be considered for appropriate general surgery and neurosurgery workflows where dependable exposure and instrument control are required, always according to the clinician’s judgment and facility protocols.

Use Cases

• Support tissue retraction during appropriate general surgery procedures.
• Assist with maintaining an accessible operative field during neurosurgical workflows.
• Engage and hold tissue edges using the sharp-prong configuration.
• Provide self-retaining retraction where hands-free positioning is appropriate.
• Use the compact 6 1/2" format when controlled instrument handling is required.

Specifications

Care & Reprocessing

• Clean and reprocess according to facility protocols and the applicable instructions for use.
• Inspect the prongs and working surfaces before and after use for damage, deformation, or retained soil.
• Handle the sharp prongs carefully during cleaning, transport, and storage to help protect personnel and the instrument.
• Store in a manner that prevents contact damage to the prongs and retractor surfaces.

Specifications

General use; follow facility protocols.