Love Nerve Root Retractor 19cm 45

Clinical Application

Designed for controlled exposure and protection of nerve roots and the thecal sac during posterior spinal procedures. The retractor is used to create and maintain a small working corridor in lumbar microdiscectomy, foraminal and recess decompression, and limited laminectomy procedures where precise, atraumatic retraction of neural elements is required. Its geometry facilitates one-handed stabilization while the surgeon works with instruments or operating microscope.

Design & Configuration

The 45° angulation of the blade positions the flat, blunt tip away from the surgical field, allowing lateral displacement of neural tissue without excessive upward force. A 19 cm shaft provides sufficient reach from the wound edge to the operative site while preserving tactile control. The narrow, flat profile spreads contact pressure over a greater surface area to minimize focal compression on delicate nerve tissue, and the angled orientation improves visibility and instrument access in confined posterior approaches.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Nerve root retractor (Love pattern)
• Length: 19 cm
• Blade angle: 45°
• Blade tip: Narrow, flat, blunt/atraumatic
• Typical use: Lumbar microdiscectomy, foraminal decompression, laminectomy
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel with a precision-finished working surface to reduce tissue adhesion and facilitate cleaning. Constructed for repeated use and proven sterilization processes; compatible with standard reprocessing and autoclave sterilization protocols employed by surgical facilities.

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