Clinical Application
Medial blades for the Caspar retractor are used to maintain and optimize exposure of the anterior cervical spine during procedures such as anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), corpectomy, and other anterior cervical approaches. Positioned medially on the retractor frame, these blades stabilize soft tissues and the tracheoesophageal complex while providing direct visualization of vertebral bodies and disc spaces for discectomy, graft placement, and instrumentation.
Design & Configuration
The medial blade's geometry is sized to provide a controlled contact area that distributes retraction force across the exposed segment, reducing focal pressure on soft tissues. Its profile is intended for placement along the midline of the surgical field to maintain a stable, low-profile retraction that facilitates instrument access and fluoroscopic imaging. The blade attaches to the Caspar retractor assembly so that distraction and medial retraction can be performed in a coordinated manner, improving procedural workflow and visualization.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Medial blade for Caspar retractor
- Pattern / model: Caspar retractor blade (medial)
- Configuration: Medial retraction blade for anterior cervical exposure
- Size: 30x23mm
- Typical use: Anterior cervical spine exposure during ACDF and related procedures
- Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
- Reusable: Yes
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and resistance to corrosion under repeated sterilization cycles. Constructed for repeated use in the operative environment and compatible with standard hospital sterilization processes.
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