Clinical Application
Designed for use during anterior cervical spine procedures, this medial blade provides controlled midline retraction of soft tissue and prevertebral structures when mounted on a Caspar-style cervical retractor. It is used to establish and maintain a focused working window for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), corpectomy, graft or implant placement, and anterior cervical instrumentation, helping maintain consistent exposure throughout the procedure.
Design & Configuration
The medial orientation positions the blade along the midline, allowing the retractor frame to center over the disc space. The 40 x 23 mm blade face provides a defined footprint for targeted retraction that balances exposure with minimized soft-tissue contact. This size helps maintain an unobstructed corridor for instrumentation and fluoroscopic imaging while delivering reproducible, stable exposure when paired with the Caspar retractor system.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Medial blade for Caspar retractor
- Pattern / model: Caspar retractor blade — medial
- Configuration: Medial blade configuration for placement on the retractor frame; blade face measures 40 x 23 mm
- Size: 40 x 23 mm
- Typical use: Anterior cervical spine exposure (ACDF, corpectomy, implant placement)
- Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel; reusable
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel and finished for durability and corrosion resistance. Constructed for reusable clinical use and compatible with standard hospital sterilization processes, including steam autoclave cycles.
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