Exposure that holds itself. ADAS Instruments manufactures self retaining retractors for orthopedic, neurosurgical, ENT, plastic and general procedures. Patterns include Weitlaner and Beckman with sharp or blunt prongs, Gelpi and Mollison for narrow deep fields, Adson and Jansen mastoid retractors, Travers and West wound spreaders, and Balfour abdominal frames with detachable center blades. Ratchets and springs are cut and heat treated from German surgical grade stainless steel, then hand set so the arms hold their spread under tissue load. Manufacture is ISO 13485 certified and CE marked in Sialkot, and these self retaining retractors ship factory direct with OEM logo and catalog codes on request.

Adas Instruments manufactures self retaining retractors from high quality medical grade stainless steel. Weitlaner, Gelpi, Plester, Jansen and West patterns, with blunt or sharp prongs, all with locking ratchets that hold exposure without an assistant. Every instrument carries a three year replacement warranty against manufacturing defects.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a Weitlaner and a Gelpi retractor?

Both are ratcheted self retaining retractors. The Weitlaner has multi pronged rake ends that spread the wound edges over a broad area, making it the general purpose choice for superficial exposure. The Gelpi has single sharp points that anchor deep in tissue, giving narrow, deep exposure for spine, ear and small incision work. Most surgical trays carry both.

Is the Weitlaner the same as a wheatlander retractor?

Yes. The Weitlaner retractor is often written phonetically as “wheatlander retractor” in searches, and both names refer to the same instrument.

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