Clinical Application
This lateral blade is intended for use with a Caspar cervical retractor system to provide controlled lateral retraction during anterior cervical spine procedures such as anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). The blade's broad, flat retraction surface helps protect soft tissues while maintaining a stable operative corridor to the vertebral bodies and disc spaces, improving visualization and access for discectomy, decompression, graft placement, and instrumentation.
Design & Configuration
The lateral orientation concentrates retraction force along a broad contact area to distribute pressure across muscle and soft tissue, reducing focal tissue trauma. The 50 x 23 mm geometry provides a compact but substantial footprint suitable for typical cervical levels, enabling predictable placement adjacent to the vertebral column. The blade is shaped to interface with Caspar-style retractor mounts, keeping the retraction vector consistent and stable throughout the procedure.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Lateral blade for Caspar cervical retractor
- Pattern / model: Lateral retraction blade
- Configuration: Broad lateral retraction surface designed for Caspar systems
- Size: 50 x 23 mm
- Typical use: Anterior cervical spine exposure (ACDF and related procedures)
- Material: Titanium (TiT)
- Reusable: Yes
Material & Construction
Constructed from titanium as indicated by the "TiT" marking, offering a favorable strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance useful in reusable operative instruments. The single-piece retraction surface is finished to minimize tissue adherence and to facilitate cleaning and sterilization between cases.
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