Clinical Application
Designed to provide focused soft-tissue retraction during anterior cervical spine procedures, this blade is used with Caspar-style retractor assemblies to maintain an open, stable surgical corridor for procedures such as anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and corpectomy. The 35 x 37 mm blade footprint offers a moderate contact area to displace platysma, prevertebral fascia and longus colli muscles while preserving visualization of the disc space and vertebral bodies. Clinically, the blade supports safer instrument passage, improved fluoroscopic access and reduced need for manual retraction during exposure and instrumentation.
Design & Configuration
The blade is supplied as a removable replacement component that mounts to Caspar-style retractor frames, enabling quick interchange and modular configuration in the OR. The specified 35 x 37 mm dimensions define the tissue-contact footprint, balancing surface area for pressure distribution with a low profile to minimize soft-tissue compression and optimize line-of-sight to the operative field. Removability facilitates cleaning, sterilization and selection of blade size to match patient anatomy and the exposure required by the procedure.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Replacement blade for Caspar retractor
- Pattern/model: 35 x 37 mm blade
- Configuration: Removable replacement blade for mounting to Caspar-style frames
- Intended use: Anterior cervical spine exposure (ACDF, corpectomy)
- Material: Medical-grade stainless steel
- Reusable: Designed for repeated sterilization and reuse
Material & Construction
Manufactured from medical-grade stainless steel to resist corrosion and withstand repeated sterilization cycles. Construction emphasizes dimensional accuracy and a smooth, low-profile contact surface to reduce tissue trauma and facilitate atraumatic retraction. The removable design simplifies inspection and cleaning between cases.
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