Blades only for Cloward Retractor 45x16mm

Clinical Application

Replacement blades sized 45x16 mm for Cloward-style retractors are used to establish and maintain exposure during anterior cervical spine procedures, including anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and other anterior cervical approaches. The blade footprint provides a stable platform to retract soft tissues such as the platysma, longus colli, esophagus, and carotid sheath while preserving a controlled corridor to the disc space and vertebral bodies.

Design & Configuration

The rectangular 45x16 mm blade footprint balances exposure with tissue protection: a moderately broad contact area distributes retraction forces to minimize focal pressure on soft tissues while providing sufficient width to maintain an atraumatic operative field. As a blade-only replacement component, it mounts to Cloward-style retractor frames to restore original geometry and alignment without replacing the entire instrument. Using matched blade pairs ensures symmetric retraction and stable visualization throughout the procedure.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Replacement blade for Cloward retractor
• Pattern / model: Cloward retractor blade
• Configuration: Blade-only replacement component
• Size: 45x16 mm
• Typical surgical use: Anterior cervical spine retraction (ACDF and anterior approaches)
• Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Manufactured from precision-formed surgical-grade stainless steel to provide durability and resistance to corrosion over repeated use and reprocessing cycles. Surfaces are finished and polished to reduce tissue adherence and facilitate cleaning. Designed as a reusable component intended for routine sterilization and reintegration with compatible Cloward-style retractor bodies.

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