Cooley Rib Spreader 20x45mm, 140mm Alum.

Clinical Application

Engineered to provide atraumatic retraction of ribs and chest wall during thoracic and cardiothoracic procedures. The blade dimensions offer a controlled contact area for exposure during lateral thoracotomy or targeted rib spreading, facilitating visualization and access to pulmonary, mediastinal, and cardiac structures while helping distribute retraction forces over a broader surface to reduce focal pressure on bone and soft tissue.

Design & Configuration

The Cooley pattern uses a pair of matched blades sized 20 x 45 mm combined with a 140 mm overall length to balance reach and control. The geometry of the blades provides broad contact with the rib surface for stable retraction while minimizing tip intrusion into the intercostal space. The adjustable spreader configuration allows gradual opening to achieve the required exposure with fine manual control, which is valuable in confined thoracic workspaces and when incremental distraction is preferred.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Rib spreader
• Pattern / model: Cooley
• Blade dimensions: 20 x 45 mm
• Overall length: 140 mm
• Typical use: Thoracotomy and targeted rib retraction
• Material: Aluminum
• Reusable construction

Material & Construction

Constructed in aluminum to reduce instrument weight while maintaining structural rigidity suitable for controlled retraction. Designed for repeated clinical use and compatible with routine 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