Description

The Weitlaner Self-Retaining Retractor is made for keeping a small area of tissue open during surgery without needing someone to hold the retractor throughout the procedure. It is used in plastic, orthopedic, neurosurgical, and general surgery, particularly where a steady view of the working area is needed.

Its 3 × 4 blunt prongs have an 18 mm depth and sit opposite each other at the end of the retractor. The blunt tips hold the tissue rather than cutting into it, while the multiple prongs spread the pressure across the area being retracted. This gives the surgeon a stable point of retraction without using a sharp-pointed configuration.

The instrument is 14 cm (5½”) long, so it remains fairly easy to position when working in a smaller surgical field. The frame is compact enough to avoid taking up unnecessary room around the site. Its self-retaining action is controlled through the integrated ratchet, which can be opened or released to change the amount of tissue separation.

Once the required position has been reached, the ratchet keeps the prongs there. This is useful during procedures where the tissue needs to stay retracted while other instruments are being used. The retractor can be released and adjusted again whenever the exposure needs to change.

The instrument is made from premium surgical-grade stainless steel and is intended for repeated surgical use. Proper cleaning and sterilization help maintain the finish and resistance to corrosion over time.

With its blunt prongs, compact 14 cm size, and self-retaining mechanism, the Weitlaner Self-Retaining Retractor is a straightforward choice for maintaining exposure during procedures involving soft tissue and smaller operative areas.