Clinical Application
Designed for use with Caspar-style anterior cervical retractor systems, this medial blade provides focused medial retraction during anterior cervical procedures such as anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and cervical corpectomy. The blade stabilizes and protects soft tissues while maintaining consistent exposure of the disc space and vertebral bodies to facilitate discectomy, decompression, graft placement, and instrumentation.
Design & Configuration
The 55x23 mm footprint delivers a broad contact surface to distribute retraction forces and reduce point pressure on soft tissues. Its medial orientation places the blade adjacent to the midline, allowing the contralateral blade or laminar hooks to provide counter-retraction and a stable surgical corridor. The rectangular profile seats into Caspar-style frames to hold consistent distraction and visibility throughout the procedure.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Medial blade for anterior cervical retractor
- Pattern / model: Caspar retractor medial blade
- Configuration: Medial retraction blade with rectangular footprint
- Size: 55x23 mm
- Typical use: Medial retraction and exposure during ACDF and related anterior cervical procedures
- Material: Stainless steel; reusable
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel and finished for smooth edges to minimize tissue trauma. Constructed for repeated use and compatibility with standard hospital reprocessing, including steam sterilization (autoclave).
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