Weitlaner Self-Retaining Retractor 24.1 cm (9.5)

Self-Retaining Access with Practical Ratchet Control

The Beckman-Weitlaner self-retaining retractor is designed to hold tissue margins apart during surgical procedures, helping maintain exposure without continuous manual retraction. Its 9 1/2" length, hinged blades, 3x4 blunt prongs, ring handle, and ratchet catch support controlled placement and sustained positioning at the operative site. The blunt prongs are suited to workflows where a less sharp retractor tip is preferred. Its self-retaining configuration can help free a team member’s hand for other tasks while supporting access and visualization in cardiovascular, general surgery, and orthopedic procedures.

Use Cases

• Maintain operative exposure during general surgery procedures that require a self-retaining retractor.
• Support access and visualization around cardiovascular operative fields when sustained tissue retraction is needed.
• Assist with orthopedic exposure where the 9 1/2" length and hinged blade design are appropriate to the surgical approach.
• Use the ring handle and ratchet catch to position and maintain the retractor during hands-free retraction workflows.

Specifications

Care & Reprocessing

• Clean and reprocess according to facility protocols and the applicable instrument-care instructions.
• Inspect the hinged blades, blunt prongs, ring handle, and ratchet catch for damage, debris, or impaired movement before use.
• Handle the retractor carefully to protect the hinged mechanism and prong alignment.
• Store clean and dry in a manner that helps prevent contact damage to the blades and ratchet.

Specifications

General use; follow facility protocols.