Blade Medial for Caspar Retractor 35x24mm (TiT)

Clinical Application

This medial blade is intended for use with a Caspar cervical retractor system to provide controlled midline retraction and distraction during anterior cervical procedures such as anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), corpectomy, and other anterior cervical exposures. The medial blade bears against the central anterior vertebral bodies or disc space to maintain distraction and optimize visualization of the operative field while the lateral blades and posts stabilize the construct.

Design & Configuration

The 35x24 mm footprint provides a balance between contact area and intraoperative visibility: a sufficiently broad surface to distribute contact forces across the anterior vertebral margin while remaining compact enough to preserve the working corridor for microsurgical instruments and graft placement. As a medial blade, its profile is optimized to seat centrally on the anterior disc/vertebral surface and interface securely with Caspar retractor posts to maintain symmetric distraction. The blade’s geometry helps reduce focal pressure on soft tissues and bone compared with smaller contact points, contributing to stable exposure during implant placement and decompression.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Medial blade for Caspar retractor
• Pattern / model: Caspar retractor — medial blade
• Configuration: Medial mounting blade for Caspar posts
• Size: 35x24 mm
• Typical use: Anterior cervical retraction and distraction (ACDF, corpectomy)
• Material: Titanium (TiT)
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Constructed from titanium (TiT) for a combination of strength, corrosion resistance and reduced instrument weight. Titanium construction offers durability for repeated use and routine sterilization cycles. The design supports repeated assembly to standard Caspar retractor posts and withstands the mechanical loads associated with cervical distraction when used per system instructions.

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