Gelpi Self-Retaining Retractor Angled 19.7 cm (7.7)

Controlled Retraction with Practical Access and Secure Handling

The Gelpi self-retaining retractor is designed to hold tissue apart during open surgical procedures, helping maintain a clear working area without continuous manual retraction. Its 7 3/4-inch overall length and 4 1/2-inch working length provide useful reach for positioning, while the 90º angled, blunt points support controlled placement at the operative site. A ring handle promotes a familiar grip, and the ratchet catch helps maintain the selected opening during use. This retractor is suited to general surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic procedures, and plastic surgery workflows where stable exposure and practical instrument handling are important.

Use Cases

• Maintain tissue separation during general surgery procedures requiring a self-retaining retractor.
• Support exposure in neurosurgical workflows where controlled placement and an angled profile are useful.
• Assist with orthopedic access by holding tissue apart while the operative area is addressed.
• Provide stable retraction during plastic surgery procedures involving focused exposure and careful handling.
• Use the ring handle and ratchet catch to position and retain the retractor during hands-on surgical workflow.

Specifications

Care & Reprocessing

• Clean and reprocess the instrument according to the facility's validated protocols and applicable instructions for use.
• Inspect the blunt points, ring handle, and ratchet catch before and after use for visible damage, deformation, debris, or impaired movement.
• Handle the retractor carefully to preserve alignment and protect the points during transport, cleaning, and storage.
• Store the instrument in a clean, dry environment with its working ends protected from contact damage.

Specifications

General use; follow facility protocols.