Hooks & Retractors
Cushing Decompression Retractor
fenestrated, 10.0 mm wide x 18.0 mm deep, 8" (20.0 cm) Cushing Decompression Retractor is made for use in treatment of spinal nerve and nerve root decompression surgeries that can be caused by spinal stenosis and intervertebral disc herniation. This is a very specialized instrument made for a very specific neurosurgical use. Additionally this retractor is fenestrated.
Cushing Ganglion Hook
blunt, 9" (23.0 cm)Cushing Ganglion Hook is a specialized surgical instrument used in spinal surgeries that requires manipulation of ganglia. This hook features a slim handle that elongates and further narrows and gives a slight turn creating the hook. Additionally this hook is blunt making it ideal for use in exploration and use in delicate tissue areas like in the spinal column and near other nervous tissue without causing damage.
Cushing Nerve Hook
Cushing Nerve Hook is crafted for use in neurosurgical procedures that require retraction of nerves or other delicate tissue. The unique feature of this hook is the ball tip which that allows for exploration and retraction with reduced injury. The ball tip prevents any snagging or tearing of nerves or surrounding tissue that can occur from a different tip style. This hook is available in two different lengths 7.5" and 11" and in two ball tip sizes 4.0 mm and 6.0 mm.
D’Errico Nerve Root Retractor
bayonet, 6.0 mm blade, 9" (23.0 cm) D'errico Nerve Root Retractor is designed for use in neurosurgical procedures that require manipulation of nerve roots. This retractor can help protect a nerve root from injury when the area around it is part of the surgical field. The unique bayonet design of this retractor makes it possible to effectively retract nerve roots while keeping the handle of the instrument out of the surgical field.
Dandy Nerve Hook
9" (23.0 cm) Dandy Nerve Hook is a specially crafted instrument for use in retraction of nerves during a wide variety of neurosurgical procedures including spinal surgery. This hook features a long slim handle that narrows further and at the very end features a bend that serves as a hook. This smooth design allows for handling of delicate nerve structures without causing rips or tears but effectively keeps them out of the surgical field and safe from injury. Additionally this hook is available in three profiles: straight, left bent or right bent making it well suited for reaching into some difficult to reach areas.
Doane “Z” Retractor
double-ended, 15.2 cm long, 1.1 cm wide Doane "Z" Retractor is also known as a Knee Retractor. This retractor is used in knee surgeries and serves a number of different purposes. It can be used to retract all soft tissue surrounding the site of surgery so that only the bony portions are exposed. This retractor features two major turns giving it the characteristic Z shape that allows the handle to remain out of the field of surgery and easily accessible for manipulation. Additionally this instrument is available in two different sizes making it possible to accommodate a variety of surgical approaches and surgeon preferences.
Fixation Base – For 1 Flexible Arm
for one flexible arm Fixation Base is a specialized component made for use along with the one-armed retractor. It is ideal for securing the single flexible arm and anchoring it so it remains stable during operation. It features a butterfly style knob for ease in tightening or loosening to help affix the arm mechanism and help stabilize the entire structure.
Fixation Base – For 2 Flexible Arms
for two flexible arms Fixation Base is a specialized component made for use along with the two-armed retractor. It is ideal for securing the two flexible arm and anchoring it so it remains stable during operation. It features a butterfly style knob for ease in tightening or loosening to help affix the arm mechanism and help stabilize the entire structure.
Fixation Base – For Mounting 1 Flexible Arm To Table
for mounting one flexible arm to the operating table Fixation Base is a specialized component made for use along with the two-armed retractor. It is ideal for securing the two flexible arm and anchoring it so it remains stable during operation. It features a butterfly style knob for ease in tightening or loosening to help affix the arm mechanism and help stabilize the entire structure.
Fixation Base – Support For Flat Brain Spatulas
support for flat brain spatulas Fixation Base is a made to be used with additional surgical instrumentation. This base is ideally suited for supporting of flat brain spatulas that can be affixed across it. This apparatus is particularly useful in neurosurgical procedures and is highly versatile and used to accommodate patient variation and surgeon preference.
Fixation Base – Support For Round Handle Brain Spatulas
support for brain spatulas w/ round handle (also for hand instruments w/ round handle) Fixation Base is an additional component that is made for use with other instrumentation in neurosurgical procedures. This particular base allows for anchoring and stable hold of brain spatulas. It is specifically designed to support brain spatulas with round handles. Additionally it can also be used to support other hand instrument that feature round handles.
Flexible Tension Arms
Flexible Tension Arms are a specialized component needed in brain retractors. This arm is forged from premium German operating room grade stainless steel. It is crafted with multiple cylindrical segments making it smoothly contoured and flexible enough to wrap around and be used in craniotomies and other subcortical procedures.