Cooley Rib Spreader 37x49mm, 200mm Alum.

Clinical Application

Designed to provide controlled separation of adjacent ribs during open thoracic procedures, this Cooley-pattern rib spreader facilitates access to the pleural cavity, lungs, heart and great vessels. The relatively compact blade footprint is suitable for limited exposures and smaller intercostal spaces encountered in select adult and pediatric cases, helping surgeons achieve direct visualization and instrument access for pulmonary resections, thoracotomies and other chest wall procedures.

Design & Configuration

The spreader features bladed retractor arms sized 37 x 49 mm to deliver a measured contact area on the rib surface, which helps distribute retraction forces and reduce focal pressure on periosteum and soft tissue. The 200 mm overall length provides sufficient reach for standard thoracic exposures while remaining low-profile to minimize interference with the operative field. Blade geometry and alignment are intended to seat securely against the ribs for stable, symmetric separation during retraction.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Rib spreader
• Pattern / model: Cooley
• Blade opening: 37 x 49 mm
• Overall length: 200 mm
• Tip / jaw pattern: Rib retractor blades
• Typical use: Thoracotomy and intercostal exposure
• Material: Aluminum
• Reusable construction

Material & Construction

Constructed from lightweight aluminum to reduce hand and instrument table weight while maintaining rigidity required for rib retraction. The bladed arms are configured to provide broad contact with the rib surface. The instrument is built for repeated clinical use and routine instrument processing.

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