Weitlaner Retractor 18 cm / 7" Teeth 3:4 Blunt

The Weitlaner Retractor, 18 cm / 7" with Teeth 3:4 blunt is intended for larger incisions and deeper exposure than the mid range patterns allow. In a larger patient the wound margin sits further apart and the tissue is heavier, which requires both a wider aperture and greater structural strength in the arms to hold that tension without flexing. At 18 cm the instrument provides both.

The blunt prongs hold the tissue by pressure across seven contact points, spreading the load so that a heavier margin is not concentrated on a small area. This pattern is used in general soft tissue surgery in medium and large breeds, in deeper approaches where a shorter retractor would be swallowed by the wound, and where the frame must sit well clear of the operating field. Where the tissue is dense muscle under significant tension, the equivalent sharp pattern will hold more reliably.

• Wider aperture for incisions in larger patients
• Arms hold heavier tissue tension without flexing
• Blunt prongs spread load across seven contact points
• Surgical grade stainless steel
• Frame sits well clear of the operating field
• Ergonomic design to reduce hand fatigue

Why do larger retractors need stronger arms?

Heavier tissue under greater tension will flex an insufficiently rigid arm, which loses retraction during the procedure.

Is 18 cm suitable for large breeds?

Yes. It provides the aperture and strength required for larger incisions and deeper soft tissue approaches.

At HK Medical Instruments, we stand behind the quality and performance of our products.

All instruments are eligible for return or replacement within 45 days of delivery if they have a manufacturing defect, malfunction, or do not meet your expectations.

We also offer a lifetime breakage warranty covering breakage resulting from manufacturing or material defects. This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, improper handling, accidental drops, incorrect cleaning or sterilization, unauthorized repairs, or normal wear and tear.

To request warranty assistance, please contact us at warranty@hkmedins.com with your order details, a description of the issue, and clear photographs of the affected instrument. Our team will review your request and guide you through the return or replacement process.