Cooley Rib Spreader 16x30mm, 105mm

Clinical Application

This instrument is intended to provide controlled, sustained separation of the ribs to expose the thoracic cavity during open chest procedures. Typical uses include thoracotomy approaches for pulmonary resection, exposure for cardiac or great vessel procedures accessed via lateral chest incisions, and conversion of minimally invasive cases where temporary wide exposure is required. The self-retaining design frees the surgical team’s hands for instrumentation and suturing while maintaining consistent retraction.

Design & Configuration

The Cooley pattern uses two opposing blades that engage the rib margins and translate lateral force into predictable, evenly distributed retraction. The 16 x 30 mm blade profile provides a defined contact surface to reduce focal pressure on bone and soft tissues while the 105 mm overall sizing offers reach appropriate for standard adult thoracic exposures. An adjustable spread mechanism locks the blades in position to maintain exposure without continuous manual force, facilitating instrument handling and suturing within the field.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Cooley rib spreader for thoracic retraction
• Blade openings: 16 x 30 mm
• Overall size/length: 105 mm
• Configuration: Self-retaining two-blade retractor with adjustable spread
• Primary use: Thoracotomy and open thoracic procedures for sustained exposure
• Construction: Reusable surgical instrument

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel and finished for durable clinical use. Designed for repeated reprocessing and compatible with standard hospital sterilization protocols. Reusable construction supports cost-effective deployment in operative suites.

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