Cervical Retractor Longitudinal Blade

7-1/2" (19.0 cm)Cloward Style Blade Retractor is a highly versatile instrument crafted for use in a variety of neurosurgical procedures. It is best suited for use in retraction such as that which is necessary in spinal surgery. The ribbed handle giving additional gripping ability and the angled blade design makes it easy to manipulate in the surgical field while keeping the handle out of the plane of surgery. Additionally this retractor is available in four different sizes 13.0 mm (no lip), 18.0 mm, 20.0 mm and 25.0 mm.

9.0 cm spread, hinged frameCervical Retractor is ideally suited for use in retractor of soft tissue and muscle layers in neurosurgical spinal procedures. This instrument can be used at the cervical spinal level in procedures such as laminectomies or hemilaminectomies. Additionally it is available with either a rigid frame or a hinged frame making it more effective at fitting into a variety of different sized patients and opens to a spread of 9.0 cm giving clear access to the surgical field.

ball snap closure, blunt  Carbon Fiber Radiolucent Longitudinal Blade is an added component to be used alongside the cervical retractor for general purpose soft tissue retraction. All six blades are made from stainless steel and a ball snap closure making them a tight fit. Each blade also features a blunt edge preventing any excess tearing or trauma in retraction. They are available in variety of sizes making it possible to find a suitable blade for soft tissue retraction in a number of neurosurgical scenarios and approaches to the spinal cord. Additionally this instrument is radiolucent which allows it to be left in place during x-ray and can be seen through.

6.0 mm distal tip, 7" (17.5 cm) Blount Knee Retractor is a specialized instrument that is made for use in arthroplasty surgeries. The long narrow portion of this can be slid above the capsular ligament at the joint. It can also be fit around knee implants and thus is suitable for use in knee revision.