Blade only for DeBakey Rib Spreader 40x100mm

Clinical Application

Replacement retractor blades intended for DeBakey-style rib spreaders provide focused exposure of the thoracic cavity during open thoracotomy and other thoracic procedures. The contoured blade profile supports and protects the rib margins while maintaining an unobstructed surgical field for lung, pleural, mediastinal, and cardiac access. Multiple blade sizes allow selection based on patient anatomy and incision characteristics.

Design & Configuration

The blade-only format permits rapid replacement or exchange on a DeBakey-style spreading frame, enabling intraoperative adjustments without replacing the entire instrument. The 40 x 100 mm profile offers a balance of depth and contact width to distribute retraction forces along the rib edge and minimize focal pressure. The contoured surface is designed to sit flush against the rib curvature, improving tissue protection and helping maintain stable spread during the procedure.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Rib retractor blade (replacement)
• Pattern / model: DeBakey rib spreader
• Configuration: Blade only, replacement part
• Size: 40 x 100 mm
• Tip/jaw pattern: Contoured rib-retraction blade
• Typical use: Open thoracotomy and thoracic exposure
• Material: Precision stainless steel construction
• Reusable: Yes; designed for standard hospital sterilization

Material & Construction

Manufactured from precision stainless steel to provide long-term durability, corrosion resistance, and repeated reprocessing. The blade is machined to a smooth, contoured profile to reduce soft-tissue trauma at rib contact points. The replacement blade format allows secure attachment to DeBakey-style spreader arms while preserving the original spreader mechanism. Reusable construction supports standard hospital sterilization cycles, including autoclave processing.

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