Cooley Rib Spreader 15x30mm, 140mm Alum.

Clinical Application

This Cooley rib spreader is intended to provide controlled, self‑retaining retraction of the ribs and soft tissues during thoracic procedures. The compact 15 x 30 mm blade profile and 140 mm overall size make it suitable for standard thoracotomies and limited‑access chest operations where precise, incremental spreading is required to expose the pleural cavity, lung, and mediastinal structures while minimizing soft‑tissue trauma.

Design & Configuration

The instrument uses a Cooley pattern—a two‑blade, ratcheting, self‑retaining design that allows the surgeon to open and lock the blades at incremental positions, maintaining steady retraction without continuous manual force. The relatively compact blade dimensions provide a focused contact area for controlled spreading in smaller intercostal spaces or constrained operative fields, and the ratchet mechanism permits fine adjustments to spreading width for staged exposure.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Rib spreader (self‑retaining)
• Pattern / model: Cooley
• Configuration: Two blades with ratchet mechanism
• Blade size: 15 x 30 mm
• Overall length: 140 mm
• Material: Aluminum
• Typical use: Thoracic retraction during thoracotomy and limited‑access chest procedures
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Constructed primarily from aluminum to provide a lightweight profile that reduces surgeon fatigue during prolonged exposure. The alloy construction balances durability with a lower instrument mass compared with heavier metals, while being suitable for standard hospital sterilization processes. Reusable design intended for repeated clinical use when maintained per facility reprocessing protocols.

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