Weitlaner Retractor
Instrument flash card
Aliases
"Weety"
Use
All-purpose retraction of tissue
Length(s)
from 4" to 9"
Identifying Features
Prongs (2x3 or 3x4) may be blunt or sharp. May be angled for access to deeper incisions
Cautions
Use caution with sharp prongs
Surgical Tech Info
To choose the correct size, try this tip: The length of the Weitlaner blade (from hinge to tip) should roughly correspond to the length of the skin incision.
Sterile Processing Info
Inspect locking mechanism for proper function, lubricate hinge in needed. Use tip protection when peel packing or wrapping sharp Weitlaners.