Clinical Application
Medial blades are used during anterior cervical procedures to retract midline soft tissues and viscera medially, creating a stable working corridor to the cervical vertebral bodies and disc spaces. This blade size (40x20 mm) provides a focused contact area appropriate for targeted medial retraction during procedures such as anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and other anterior cervical exposures where controlled, low‑profile retraction is required.
Design & Configuration
The medial configuration is shaped and sized to sit on the midline aspect of the exposure and to interface with a Caspar-style retractor tower. A compact 40x20 mm footprint concentrates retraction force over a limited area to improve visualization of the operative field while limiting unnecessary compression of surrounding soft tissues. The detachable design allows rapid interchange of blades to adapt exposure to patient anatomy and operative requirements.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Blade for Caspar retractor
- Pattern / model: Medial blade
- Configuration: Detachable medial blade for Caspar-style retractor
- Size: 40x20 mm
- Typical surgical use: Anterior cervical exposure and soft-tissue retraction (ACDF)
- Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel
- Reusable: Yes
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and corrosion resistance. Precision‑machined to maintain consistent geometry for predictable retraction performance. Designed for repeated use and compatible with standard hospital 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