General surgeryRetraction
Weitlaner retractor
Self-retaining retractor with curved prongs and a locking ratchet.
How it is used
Keeping the wound open without an assistant, in superficial surgeries.
Sources
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History
Added to the catalog on 2026-09-29.
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