Blade only for DeBakey Rib Spreader 60x60mm

Clinical Application

This blade is a replacement component for DeBakey-style rib spreaders used during thoracic procedures. It provides a broad, atraumatic contact surface to separate adjacent ribs and maintain exposure of the pleural cavity, mediastinum, and thoracic organs during thoracotomy, pulmonary resections, chest wall procedures, and other open‑chest operations. Having spare blades available allows rapid exchange when blades require reprocessing or maintenance, minimizing operative delay.

Design & Configuration

The 60x60 mm blade profile offers a balanced contact footprint intended to distribute retraction forces over the rib surface and adjacent soft tissues. The blade-only configuration is for replacement or interchange on compatible DeBakey-style spreader arms, enabling sterile field workflow continuity without replacing the entire instrument. The geometry and edge radii are selected to maximize exposure while reducing focal pressure on intercostal bundles.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Replacement blade for rib spreader
• Pattern / model: DeBakey rib spreader
• Configuration: Blade only
• Size: 60x60 mm
• Typical use: Thoracic retraction during thoracotomy and open chest procedures
• Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel to withstand repeated sterilization cycles and resist corrosion in clinical settings. Surface finish and edge profiles are optimized for atraumatic contact with osseous and soft tissues. Constructed as a durable, reusable component intended for interchange with DeBakey-style spreader assemblies.

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