Clinical Application
Designed for use in anterior cervical spine procedures, these blades provide focused soft-tissue retraction and vertebral exposure when used with a Caspar retractor system. The 70 x 22 mm footprint offers sufficient length to reach typical cervical operative fields while maintaining a narrow profile to minimize retraction of adjacent tissues. Surgeons commonly use this blade size for single-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and other anterior approaches to the cervical spine where controlled, stable exposure is required.
Design & Configuration
The blade's geometry balances reach and slim width: the 70 mm length gives access to the anterior vertebral column, while the 22 mm width limits bulk in the wound. A low-profile, smooth surface helps distribute retraction forces over a broader area to reduce point pressure on soft tissues. The configuration is intended to secure to standard Caspar retractor arms to provide rigid, hands-free exposure and to work in concert with the distractor mechanism to maintain visualization of disc spaces and vertebral bodies.
Instrument Specifications
- Pattern: Caspar retractor blade
- Size: 70 x 22 mm
- Intended use: anterior cervical exposure and soft-tissue retraction
- Mounting: designed for attachment to Caspar-style retractor arms
- Reusable construction
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and resistance to corrosion. The finish is smooth to facilitate atraumatic retraction and to simplify cleaning and sterilization. Blades are intended for repeated clinical use following validated reprocessing protocols.
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