Blade only for DeBakey Rib Spreader 80x60mm

Clinical Application

A replacement blade intended for use with DeBakey-style rib spreaders to provide rib and chest-wall retraction during thoracotomy and other thoracic procedures. The 80 x 60 mm contact dimension is selected to offer moderate working clearance and contact surface for exposing intercostal spaces, pulmonary hilum, or mediastinal structures while helping distribute retraction force across the rib margin. This blade is suitable as a spare or to change blade sizes intraoperatively to match patient anatomy.

Design & Configuration

The blade-only configuration permits quick replacement or sizing changes without replacing the entire retractor frame. Blade geometry and contact area influence how force is transmitted to the rib and soft tissues: a wider contact surface reduces focal pressure and improves tissue distribution, while the blade depth defines how far the retractor opens the intercostal space. The part is designed to mount to DeBakey-style arms and be used in matched pairs to maintain balanced retraction.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Replacement blade for rib spreader
• Pattern / model: DeBakey rib spreader
• Configuration: Blade only, interchangeable
• Size: 80 x 60 mm
• Typical surgical use: Rib and chest-wall retraction in thoracic procedures
• Material / construction: Stainless steel; reusable

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel and precision finished for repeated clinical use. The component is constructed to withstand routine cleaning and sterilization cycles and to maintain dimensional tolerances required for secure mounting to the retractor arms.

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