Clinical Application
This lami-retractor is designed to provide controlled retraction of soft tissue and bony margins during posterior spinal procedures, including laminectomy and laminotomy. Its form factor supports exposure of the lamina, facet joints and adjacent soft tissue to facilitate visualization and instrument access for decompression, discectomy or other posterior approaches.
Design & Configuration
The instrument's lami-retractor geometry gives a narrow, low-profile retraction surface suitable for focused exposure of posterior spinal elements while minimizing the amount of muscle and soft-tissue displacement. Supplied without a blade, the unit functions as the retractor body/shaft and can be integrated into a surgeon's preferred blade or tip selection, allowing customization of the retraction interface to match the procedure and patient anatomy. The overall length specification supports deeper reach into the surgical corridor while preserving adequate hand clearance at the operative field.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Retractor
- Pattern / model: Cloward Hoen Lami-Retractor
- Configuration: Lami-retractor pattern; supplied without blade
- Length or size: 125 mm; 23 cm (without blade)
- Typical surgical use: Exposure of lamina and posterior spinal elements during laminectomy/laminotomy and related procedures
- Reusable: Yes
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel and finished for durability and repeated sterilization cycles. The construction is appropriate for reusable use and routine decontamination processes typical in operating room instrument handling.
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