Clinical Application
This medial retractor blade is designed to be used with a Caspar retractor system for anterior cervical spine procedures. It provides focused medial retraction of soft tissue and visceral structures to maintain a clear working corridor to the disc space and vertebral bodies during anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and related procedures. The blade geometry helps protect neural elements while allowing direct access for discectomy, interbody placement, or instrumentation.
Design & Configuration
The blade’s medial configuration concentrates contact area where narrow, controlled retraction is required. The 45 x 24 mm footprint balances exposure with a low-profile form to minimize soft-tissue compression in the anterior neck. The interface is precision machined for reliable engagement with Caspar-style mounting points, enabling stable retraction and predictable orientation during distraction and instrumentation.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Medial blade for Caspar retractor
- Pattern / model: Caspar retractor blade
- Configuration: Medial blade, attaches to Caspar retractor system
- Dimensions: 45 x 24 mm
- Typical surgical use: Anterior cervical exposure and retraction (ACDF)
- Material / construction: Stainless steel
- Reusable: Yes
Material & Construction
Manufactured from corrosion-resistant stainless steel and finished to smooth tolerances to reduce tissue adhesion and facilitate cleaning. The robust construction supports repeated sterilization cycles and clinical use. Surfaces are finished for ease of decontamination and long-term durability.
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