RETRACTOR, WEITLANER 22 cm, 3x4 blunt prongs 19 mm 24-30-21
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Retractor, Weitlaner
Definition
A self-locking, surgical instrument, used for separating the edges or drawing aside the margins of a surgical incision, tissue or other body parts to expose or access underlying anatomical structure during a surgical procedure.
The instrument may resemble a pair of ring-handles scissors or a hinged device with two legs with wide-angle blades which have fenestrated curved hooks often terminating in sharp points at the distal end to grasp the tissue. It will retain the set open position.
Specifications
Technical specifications
- Self-retaining retractor with two arms
- Opening set by the ratchet
- Material: martensitic steel
code | prongs number' | prongs type | prongs length | total length |
ESURRETW16S | 3x4 | sharp | 18 mm | 16.5 cm |
ESURRETW20B | 3x4 | blunt | 20 mm | 20 cm |
ESURRETW22B | 3x4 | blunt | 19 mm | 22 cm |
ESURRETW27B | 5x6 | blunt | 25 mm | 27 cm |
ESURRETW31S | 4x4 | sharp | 23 mm | 31 cm |
Instructions for use
Make sure the ratchet is properly cleaned and functions correctly.
Make sure the prongs remain blunt to prevent any risk of injury.
MSF requirements
The 22 cm and 31 cm retractors were added for the vascular set.