Clinical Application
This medial blade is designed for use with Caspar-style cervical retractors to create and maintain a stable midline exposure of the anterior cervical spine. It provides a low-profile working corridor for procedures such as anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), decompression, interbody graft placement, and anterior instrumentation. The blade is intended to hold soft tissues aside and establish a reproducible line of sight to the operative disc space while the retractor frame secures the exposure.
Design & Configuration
The rectangular 60 x 24 mm blade presents a broad, flat contact surface to distribute retraction forces across soft tissue and minimize focal pressure. Its medial orientation is optimized to form the central element of a Caspar retractor assembly, aligning with lateral blades to create a symmetric, stable aperture. The low-profile geometry helps maximize operative field visibility and access while limiting bulk within the wound.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Medial blade (retractor accessory)
- Pattern / model: Caspar retractor blade
- Configuration: Flat, medial-facing rectangular blade
- Size: 60 x 24 mm
- Tip / jaw pattern: Flat rectangular contact surface
- Typical surgical use: Anterior cervical spine exposure (ACDF and related procedures)
- Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel
- Reusable: Yes
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for resistance to corrosion and repeated sterilization cycles. The blade is precision-formed to ensure a consistent seating in the retractor frame and a smooth contact surface against soft tissue. Designed for reusable surgical workflows and compatibility with standard sterilization processes.
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