Weitlaner Baby Retractor solid blade 13cm

Clinical Application

The Weitlaner Baby Retractor is designed to provide hands‑free retraction for small, shallow wounds and delicate soft tissues. Its compact 13 cm length and solid blade tips make it suitable for pediatric cases and procedures requiring low-profile exposure, including minor plastic, ENT, hand, and superficial general surgical procedures. The self-retaining mechanism maintains consistent wound exposure, permitting the surgeon and assistants to work without continuous manual retraction.

Design & Configuration

This retractor uses a self-retaining ratchet mechanism to lock the blades in an opened position, providing stable exposure throughout the procedure. The shorter overall length reduces instrument bulk in small operative fields, while the solid (non‑toothed) blades distribute retraction force across a broader surface to minimize focal pressure points on delicate tissues. The low-profile blade geometry is beneficial in confined or shallow cavities where standard adult retractors would be obtrusive.

Instrument Specifications

• Model: Weitlaner Baby self-retaining retractor
• Overall length: 13 cm
• Blade type: Solid, non‑toothed blades
• Mechanism: Self-retaining ratchet
• Intended use: Small wound and superficial soft-tissue retraction
• Construction: Reusable surgical instrument

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and corrosion resistance. The solid blade design is polished to a smooth finish to reduce tissue snagging and facilitate cleaning. Constructed for repeated reuse and compatible with standard cleaning, sterilization, and reprocessing workflows used in hospital and ASC settings.

Quality & Compliance

Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.

Brand Comparison

Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.

Availability & Returns

• In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
• Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
• Returns: 30-day return policy