Clinical Application
Provides controlled midline retraction of soft tissues and the operative corridor in anterior cervical spine procedures. When mounted to a Caspar retractor frame, the medial blade maintains exposure of the disc space and vertebral bodies to facilitate disc removal, decompression, interbody grafting, and instrumentation placement while minimizing the need for manual retraction.
Design & Configuration
The medial orientation and blade footprint are sized to deliver stable central retraction without occupying excessive working space. The 55x23 mm dimensions balance surface area for tissue support with a low-profile presence in the surgical field, helping maintain visualization for microsurgical and instrument insertion steps. The detachable design allows blade exchange and positioning adjustments to optimize exposure for different cervical levels.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Medial blade for Caspar retractor
- Pattern / model: Caspar retractor — medial blade
- Configuration: Detachable medial/central retraction blade for Caspar frame
- Size: 55x23 mm
- Typical use: Midline retraction in anterior cervical spine approaches (ACDF, corpectomy)
- Material: Titanium (TiT)
- Reusable: Yes
Material & Construction
Machined from titanium (TiT designation) to provide a lightweight, corrosion-resistant retraction element. Titanium construction reduces instrument weight in suspension-mounted retractors and is compatible with repeated sterilization cycles. The blade is provided as a reusable surgical component intended for standard surgical instrument reprocessing and sterilization protocols.
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