Weitlaner Self-Retaining Retractor 14.0 cm (5.5)

Controlled, Self-Retaining Exposure for Focused Operative Access

The Weitlaner self-retaining mastoid retractor is designed to hold an incision or operative opening apart while the practitioner works, helping maintain exposure without continuous manual retraction. Its 5 1/2-inch (5.5-inch) length supports controlled access where a compact instrument is useful, while the ring handle and ratchet catch provide a familiar way to position and maintain the retractor. Blunt prongs support measured tissue engagement and visualization. Suitable for task-specific use across ENT, General Surgery, Neurosurgery, and Plastic Surgery workflows, it offers a practical self-retaining option for focused exposure.

Use Cases

• Maintain focused exposure during mastoid and other ENT procedures requiring a self-retaining retractor.
• Support retraction tasks in General Surgery where controlled, hands-free tissue separation is needed.
• Assist with localized exposure during Neurosurgery procedures suited to a compact Weitlaner-style retractor.
• Provide self-retaining retraction for selected Plastic Surgery procedures involving limited operative fields.

Specifications

Care & Handling

• Clean the retractor according to facility protocols and the applicable instructions for use.
• Inspect the blunt prongs, ring handle, and ratchet catch before and after use for visible damage, deformation, or impaired movement.
• Handle the prongs carefully during cleaning, transport, and storage to help preserve their intended configuration.
• Store the instrument in a manner that protects the prongs and keeps the ratchet mechanism from unnecessary impact.

Specifications

General use; follow facility protocols.