Clinical Application
Designed to provide atraumatic exposure during anterior cervical spine procedures, this blunt retractor blade is used with Caspar-style cervical retractor systems to maintain a stable working corridor for procedures such as anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), corpectomy, and other anterior approaches to the cervical vertebrae. The blunt profile helps protect delicate soft tissues, esophagus, and neurovascular structures while keeping the operative field open for visualization, discectomy, graft placement, and instrumentation.
Design & Configuration
The blunt geometry reduces the risk of tissue perforation and focal pressure injury compared with sharp or toothed blades, distributing contact force across a broader surface. The 40x24 mm footprint offers a moderate retraction surface suitable for single-level cervical exposure or to supplement larger blades in multi-level procedures. The blade is shaped and sized to interface with Caspar-style mounting hardware, providing stable fixation to the retractor frame so the assistant or fixation mechanism can maintain consistent exposure without repeated manual retraction.
Instrument Specifications
- Type: Blunt retractor blade for Caspar systems
- Size: 40x24 mm
- Tip profile: Blunt
- Intended use: Anterior cervical spine exposure (e.g., ACDF)
- Construction: Reusable stainless steel
Material & Construction
Manufactured in corrosion-resistant stainless steel and finished for smooth, atraumatic tissue contact. Constructed for repeated clinical use and compatible with standard sterilization and 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