Charnley Initial Incision Retractor

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.

hinged arms, 4x5 blunt prongs, 1-1/8" (2.80 cm), 12-1/8" (31.0 cm)Adson Laminectomy Retractor is ideally suited for use in retraction of muscle and soft tissue layers during laminectomy procedures. This procedure removes the lamina, a portion of the vertebrae, and it is necessary to have full access to the vertebrae in question. This retractor features ring handles for ease in handling as well as hinged arms and blunt prongs that provide a gentle but secure hold on the tissue.

hinged arms, 7x7 prongs, 12-1/2" (32.0 cm) Beckmann-Eaton Laminectomy Retractor is designed for use in neurosurgical laminectomy procedures. In order to perform this procedure the soft tissue and muscle layer directly atop of the spinal need to be incised through and retracted. This instrument features hinged arms and 7x7 prongs that allow gentle but effective retraction that gives direct access to the surgical field. This retractor is available either with either sharp or blunt prongs making it a versatile instrument to satisfy any patient need or surgeon preference.

Caspar Type Counter-Retractor is a specialized instrument made for retraction of soft tissue during neurosurgical procedures. This retractor is available as a frame with six different blades ranging from 35.0 mm to 60.0 mm in 5.0 mm increments. The variety of sizes of blades allows this retractor to be suitable for many different patients and surgeon preferences.