Clinical Application
Provides focused soft-tissue retraction and sustained exposure for anterior cervical spine procedures such as anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). Used as a blade component in Caspar-style cervical retractor assemblies to maintain distraction and visualize the surgical field while minimizing soft-tissue encroachment. The fenestrated form helps accommodate suction, irrigation, and suture passage without removing the blade.
Design & Configuration
The fenestrated rectangular blade concentrates retraction force across a defined 50 x 25 mm footprint, offering controlled exposure of the disc space and vertebral bodies. Fenestrations reduce surface contact with soft tissue—lowering compression and improving fluid flow—while allowing instruments, suction, and retracting sutures to pass through the blade aperture. The geometry supports consistent alignment within Caspar-style retractor frames for reliable, reproducible exposure.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Blade for Caspar retractor
- Pattern / model: Caspar fenestrated blade
- Configuration: Fenestrated, rectangular footprint
- Size: 50 x 25 mm
- Typical use: Anterior cervical exposure / retraction in ACDF and related procedures
- Material: Stainless steel
- Reusable: Yes
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel to provide strength, corrosion resistance, and suitability for repeated sterilization and reprocessing. Construction is designed for durability and consistent performance when used with reusable Caspar-style retractor systems.
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