Hooks & Retractors
Cervical Retractor Longitudinal Blade
stainless steel, ball snap closure, blunt Cervical Retractor Longitudinal Blade is an added component to be used alongside the cervical retractor for longitudinal retraction. All five blades are made from stainless steel and a ball snap closure making them a tight fit. Each blade also features a blunt edge to prevent trauma and tearing during retraction. They are available in variety of sizes and curvature making it possible to find a suitable blade for soft tissue retraction in a number of neurosurgical scenarios and approaches to the spinal cord.
Cervical Retractor Medial Blade
stainless steel, ball snap closure, w/ teeth Cervical Retractor Medial Blade is an added component to be used alongside the cervical retractor for medial retraction. All five blades are made from stainless steel and a ball snap closure making them a tight fit. Each blade also features teeth that are variety in their size and curvature making it possible to find a suitable blade for soft tissue retraction in a number of neurosurgical scenarios and approaches to the spinal cord.
Cervical Spreader
improved model, 6-1/4" (15.9 cm)
Cervical Spreader is an instrument made for use in neurosurgical procedures. It features a ring handled design for ease in manual operation as well as a ratcheting mechanisms that allows it to be set at a variety of widths. This highly customizable tool that is an improved model and has a light lip on the outside of each prong giving it a way to grasp the tissue as it spreads them.
Cervical Tissue Retractor
1 blunt prong, 13.0 mm depth, 5-1/8" (13.0 cm)Â Cervical Tissue Retractor is ideally crafted for soft tissue retraction in the cervical spinal area. This retractor also features one blunt prong that allows for exploration and movement without damage or trauma to surrounding tissue. This can be used in orthopedic neurosurgical procedures such as anterior laminectomies.
Charnley Initial Incision Retractor
standard pattern Charnley Initial Incision Retractor is a unique instrument specifically designed for use in retraction at the beginning of surgical intervention when the first incision is made. An ideal tool for a vase array of neurosurgical procedures because it securely open up the surgical field to give unobstructed access. This retractor set includes a frame, a long blade, short blade as well as a weight on a chain.
Cloward Style Blade Retractor
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.
Cloward Style Cervical Retractor
blade rounded, no teeth, 6-3/4" (17.2 cm)Cloward Style Cervical Retractor is a uniquely designed instrument for use in spinal surgeries. This retractor is made for retraction of soft tissue layers such as a muscle and skin that directly overly the spinal cord, specifically in the cervical spinal area. It features round handle for ease in handling and manipulation as well as a rounded blade with no teeth for retraction. It is available in seven different blade sizes and can be purchased individually or as a full set including the body and seven pairs of blades.
Cloward Style Lamina Spreader
w/ ratchet, 6-1/4" (16.0 cm)Â Cloward Style Lamina Spreader is ideally suited for use in neurosurgical spinal procedures. This instrument is designed specifically to aid in widening the space between the lamina of the spinal column. It is effectively used in procedures such as laminectomies and other spinal surgeries that require stabilization and increase of that space. Additionally this spreader features a ratchet and is available with cross serrated tips or with teeth on tips to give the exact type of gripping strength required.
Cloward Style Vertebrae Spreader
w/ ratchet, 20.0 mm opening Cloward Style Vertebrae Spreader is a unique instrument that aids in spreading and stabilization of the space between individual vertebrae. This spreader features two prongs that have a 20 mm opening as well as a ratchet that allows it to be stabled locked at a particular width. Additionally it is available in three different depths 65.0 mm, 75.0 mm and 85.0 mm making it suitable for patients of all sizes and any surgeon preference.
Contour Scalp Retractor
angled arms, 15.0 mm deep, 5-1/2" (14.0 cm)Â Contour Scalp Retractor is ideal for use in procedures such as craniotomies or other surgical operations that occur within the skull. This retractor comes equipped with ring handles which allow it to be operated manually with precision and control. Additionally the angled arms have prongs that allow it to be effective in holding back the layer of soft tissue on the skull and giving clear access to the surgical field. This instrument is available with either blunt prongs or sharp prongs depending on what is suitable for a particular surgery.
Cox Metatarsal Spreader
8.0 mm x 28.0 mm blades, serrated blades, 4-1/2" (11.4 cm)Cox Metatarsal Spreader is specifically designed for use in spreading the metatarsals in procedures that require it. These spreaders are easy to handle and feature ring handled grips that aid in their maneuverability. Additionally they features serrated blades as well as a ratcheting mechanism all which aid in the versatility of this instrument to serve a particular purpose in surgery.
Crile Nerve Hook
7.0 mm blunt, 8" (20.0 cm)Â Crile Nerve Hook is specially designed for use in neurosurgical procedures that require retraction and maneuvering of nerve and other delicate tissue. This hook features a long slim handle from which extends a narrower neck that at the end has a turn in it that forms an L-shaped hook. This hook features a blunt tip to prevent snagging or tearing of surrounding structures during exploration or retraction.