Clinical Application
This blade is intended for use with a Caspar retractor system to establish and maintain a clear working corridor during anterior cervical spine procedures such as cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). The 40x52 mm footprint provides a controlled window for instrumentation, disc removal, endplate preparation, and implant placement while helping to protect adjacent soft tissues and neurovascular structures.
Design & Configuration
The rectangular 40x52 mm geometry balances exposure area with soft-tissue protection. A blade of this size offers a defined, stable platform for retraction and distraction across one to two cervical levels in most adult patients. Dimension selection influences visualization, working angles for instrumentation, and distribution of retraction forces—important considerations when matching blade size to patient anatomy and the intended level of the procedure.
Instrument Specifications
- Device: retractor blade for Caspar system
- Footprint: 40x52 mm
- Application: anterior cervical spine exposure and distraction
- Intended use environment: operating room, spine surgery
- Reusable surgical instrument
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel to provide corrosion resistance and durability for repeated reprocessing and clinical use. Surface finish and edge profile are manufactured to minimize soft-tissue trauma while maintaining a stable interface with the retractor frame.
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