Clinical Application
This replacement blade is intended for use with Mercedes spreader assemblies to provide broad, stable retraction and controlled separation of tissues or wound edges during operative exposure. Replacement blades restore the contact surface and geometry of a paired spreader, helping maintain symmetric retraction and consistent distribution of pressure on soft tissue or bone during procedures where a Mercedes-style spreader is indicated.
Design & Configuration
The flat, broad blade geometry and the square 75 x 75 mm footprint deliver wide-area contact to reduce focal pressure on tissue while maximizing the exposed field. Using matched blades as a pair ensures balanced, symmetric spreading force. Offering the product as a blade-only replacement enables rapid exchange of worn or damaged components without replacing the entire spreader frame, reducing instrument downtime and lifecycle cost for operative sets.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Replacement blade (component)
- Pattern / model: Mercedes Spreader blade
- Configuration: Blade only — replacement component for a 75 x 75 mm pair
- Size: 75 x 75 mm
- Typical surgical use: Wound/tissue retraction and controlled separation for operative exposure
- Material / construction: Stainless steel
- Reusable: Yes
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel with precision machining to ensure consistent profile and fit. The component is designed for repeated use and compatible with routine hospital sterilization and decontamination workflows when processed according to facility protocols.
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