Blade Medial for Caspar Retractor 50x24mm

Clinical Application

This medial blade is designed for use with Caspar-style self-retaining cervical retractor systems to provide stable midline retraction during anterior cervical spine procedures (e.g., anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, corpectomy, and other anterior cervical exposures). Positioned medially, the blade secures and protects soft tissues while maintaining an unobstructed surgical corridor to the disc space and vertebral bodies, reducing the need for continuous hand-held retraction and enabling precise microsurgical and instrumentation work.

Design & Configuration

The low-profile medial geometry concentrates contact over a defined rectangular surface to distribute retraction forces evenly across soft tissues while minimizing lateral footprint in the wound. This configuration improves line-of-sight to the operative field and facilitates instrument passage between the blade and the vertebral column. Rounded edges and a flat contacting surface help reduce focal pressure points on soft tissue and esophageal structures. The blade is intended to mount to Caspar-style posts on the retractor frame to deliver stable, adjustable self-retention during the procedure.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Medial blade for self-retaining cervical retractor
• Pattern / model: Caspar retractor blade, medial
• Configuration: Low-profile rectangular medial blade
• Size: 50x24 mm
• Typical surgical use: Anterior cervical exposure (ACDF, corpectomy)
• Compatibility: Designed for Caspar-style retractor systems

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel with a smooth, serviceable finish to resist corrosion and withstand repeated sterilization cycles. Constructed for reusable clinical use and long-term durability under routine operating room cleaning and autoclave reprocessing.

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