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Weitlaner, Gelpi, and Henley-type retractors assist the surgeons in performing retraction. They are self-retaining retractors, allowing the surgeons to keep their hands free during the surgery. For enhancing the efficiency of the surgical field, they feature different mechanisms for a seamless retraction. Grey Medical rises above the competition with modernised self-retaining retractors, ensuring a clear surgical view. 

How are Grey Medical’s Weitlaner, Gelpi, and Henley-type retractors notably superior to the rest?

The manufacturing unit at Grey Medical follows the international guidelines for surgical supplies, ensuring quality. Weitlaner, Gelpi, and Henley-type retractors have different edges, styles, and configurations when it comes to arms and prong style. Our professionals make sure every curve is crafted with perfection for maximum patient safety. Furthermore, we use high-grade surgical stainless steel. 

Weitlaner retractor

The Weitlaner retractor is self-retaining. Typically, it features pronged blades on opposing arms. Usually, small-to-medium incisions can be retracted by using this tool. Different types include Beckman-Weitlaner Retractor and Wullstein-Weitlaner Retractor. 

Key Features

The following key features make these retractors worthy of having, precisely: 

  • Blades: It features parallel blades with prongs. The outward curve holds back the tissues.
  • Prong type: The blunt prongs work on delicate tissues. The sharp prongs help with tough tissues. 
  • Locking mechanism: It uses a cam ratchet lock, which holds the blades wide. 

Gelpi retractor

This retractor features sharp, outward-curving points. Typically, they work to retract dense tissues during spinal and orthopaedic surgeries, allowing the surgeon to expose bones and hard tissues. Gelpi Standard Retractor, Gelpi-Seletz Retractor, and DeBakey Gelpi Retractors are some of their types. 

Key Features: 

  • Blades: It features sharp blades that curve outward at right angles.
  • Locking mechanism: It uses a ratchet lock to hold the arms in place, keeping the wound retracted. 
  • Handle: The surgeon puts their fingers in the ring handle. 

Henley-Type retractor

This self-retaining retractor has a central blade with multiple side prongs. Typically, multiple directions can be retracted, allowing broad exposure. Usually, gynaecological procedures employ this. Improved Henly Retractor, Henly Popliteal Retractor, and Original Henly Popliteal Retractors fall under this category. 

Features: 

  • Blades: It has a central blade with a number of different side prongs. The tips are outwardly curved.
  • Dual tips: Mostly, it meets different surgical needs by featuring both blunt and sharp prongs. 

Retract with Precision at Grey Medical

Retraction helps clear the surgical field, allowing the practitioners to have an unobstructed view. At Grey Medical, we feature a range of self-retaining retractors such as Weitlaner, Gelpi, and Henley-Type. If you are looking for quality retracting tools, contact us now!