Cooley Rib Spreader adult 35x100x180mm Alum.

Clinical Application

Designed for controlled lateral separation of the ribs during thoracic access, this adult Cooley rib spreader provides stable exposure of the pleural and mediastinal spaces for procedures such as thoracotomy, pulmonary resections, mediastinal surgery and select cardiac approaches. The device maintains an expanded operative field to facilitate visualization, instrumentation and suture placement while minimizing repeated manual retraction.

Design & Configuration

The Cooley pattern is a well-established rib retractor configuration that delivers predictable, incremental spreading appropriate for adult chest walls. The specified 35 x 100 x 180 mm sizing provides an adult working span and blade engagement geometry suitable for standard thoracic exposures. Aluminum construction reduces instrument weight to improve handling and reduce user fatigue during prolonged procedures.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Rib spreader (Cooley pattern)
• Configuration: Adult
• Size: 35 x 100 x 180 mm
• Typical use: Thoracotomy and open-chest surgical exposure
• Material: Aluminum
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Constructed in aluminum to provide a lightweight yet robust instrument for thoracic procedures. The design supports repeated clinical use and routine reprocessing; intended for standard sterilization workflows including steam autoclave reprocessing.

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