Clinical Application
This medial blade is intended for use with a Caspar anterior cervical retractor system to establish and maintain midline exposure of the anterior cervical spine during procedures such as anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), corpectomy, and anterior instrumentation. The medial blade provides a stable central retraction surface that helps maintain visualization of the disc space and vertebral bodies while protecting midline soft tissues and enabling access for decompression, graft placement, and plating.
Design & Configuration
The blade’s medial orientation is optimized to distribute retraction forces centrally, creating a consistent working corridor through a small anterior neck incision. The blade dimensions (35x24mm) give a compact, low-profile footprint that facilitates exposure while minimizing soft-tissue overhang into the operative field. When seated in a Caspar retractor tower, the blade provides stable, hands-free retraction and aligns the midline exposure for instrumentation and fluoroscopic imaging.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Retractor blade for anterior cervical retraction
- Pattern / model: Medial blade for Caspar retractor
- Configuration: Medial/central blade, low-profile
- Size: 35x24mm
- Typical use: Anterior cervical exposure (ACDF, corpectomy, anterior instrumentation)
- Material / construction: Reusable stainless steel
Material & Construction
Constructed from corrosion-resistant stainless steel and designed for repeated clinical use. The robust, precision-formed blade edge and seating surfaces ensure secure engagement with Caspar retractor towers and consistent performance through repeated sterilization 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