Blade for DeBakey Rib Spreader 50x50mm (Pair)

Clinical Application

These blades provide the contact interfaces for a DeBakey‑style rib spreader used during open thoracic procedures. Presented as a matched pair, the blades are intended to be mounted to the spreader arms to create bilateral contact surfaces over the ribs, enabling controlled separation of the intercostal space for access to the pleural cavity, lungs, heart and mediastinum. The 50x50 mm contact footprint balances exposure with distributed pressure to reduce focal stress on the rib edge.

Design & Configuration

The pair configuration supplies symmetric retraction surfaces to achieve stable, centered spreading. The 50x50 mm dimension denotes the blade contact footprint, which influences both the extent of exposure and the pressure distribution on cortical bone and soft tissue. Straight, broad blades of this size are typically chosen where wider exposure is required while minimizing point loading; they are compatible with DeBakey‑style ratchet spreader mechanisms and are intended to be used together for balanced force application.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Blade for rib spreader
• Pattern / model: DeBakey
• Configuration: Pair
• Size: 50x50 mm contact footprint
• Typical use: Thoracic retraction during thoracotomy, pulmonary and cardiac procedures
• Material: Surgical‑grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical‑grade stainless steel and engineered for repeated sterilization and clinical use. Precision formed contact surfaces provide consistent mating with DeBakey‑style spreader arms and a stable interface during retraction. Finish and edges are designed to reduce tissue abrasion and allow straightforward cleaning and inspection between cases.

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