Cooley Rib Spreader 15x30mm, 140mm

Clinical Application

This Cooley rib spreader provides controlled retraction of the ribs and chest wall during thoracic procedures where a compact, precise spread is required. It is suited for limited thoracotomies and other procedures requiring narrow-to-moderate intercostal exposure, enabling access to pleural, pulmonary, and mediastinal structures while allowing the surgeon to maintain stable exposure throughout the case.

Design & Configuration

The instrument's paired blunt blades deliver broad contact against the ribs to distribute force and reduce focal pressure on bone and soft tissue. A self-retaining adjustment mechanism permits incremental, hands-free maintenance of the chosen spread, improving operative ergonomics and freeing assistants for other tasks. The compact overall length helps in confined operative fields and when minimizing chest wall trauma is a priority.

Instrument Specifications

• Type: Rib spreader (Cooley pattern)
• Blade dimensions: 15x30 mm
• Overall length: 140 mm
• Blade style: Paired blunt spreading blades for broad contact
• Configuration: Self-retaining manual frame for incremental adjustment
• Typical use: Thoracotomy and limited chest wall exposure
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and corrosion resistance. Engineered for repeated cleaning and sterilization cycles as part of reusable instrument sets. No single-use components are required for standard operation.

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