Clinical Application
This medial retraction blade is intended for use with Caspar-style cervical retractor assemblies to establish and maintain a clear, central operative corridor during anterior cervical procedures such as anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), decompression, and other anterior approaches to the cervical spine. The blade provides broad, atraumatic surface contact to retract soft tissues and maintain exposure of the disc space and vertebral bodies while instrumentation and visualization proceed.
Design & Configuration
The blade's flat, rectangular footprint distributes retraction forces across a wider area to reduce focal pressure on soft tissues. The medial orientation is optimized to sit centrally within the retractor frame, providing direct midline exposure and stable soft-tissue control without obstructing the operative field. The given 70 x 23 mm footprint balances surface coverage with a low profile to preserve working space for instrumentation and imaging.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Medial blade for Caspar retractor
- Pattern / model: Caspar retractor — medial blade
- Configuration: Flat rectangular medial retraction blade
- Size: 70 x 23 mm
- Typical use: Anterior cervical exposure in ACDF and related procedures
- Reusable: Yes
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel with a precision-milled profile and smooth, contoured edges to minimize tissue trauma. Finished for resistance to corrosion and designed for repeated cleaning and sterilization in standard hospital reprocessing workflows.
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