DENTAL INSTRUMENTS
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.
Cervical Vertebral Body Multi Level Distractor elongated toothed bar
Cervical Vertebral Body Multi Level Distractor
elongated toothed bar Caspar Cervical Vertebral Distractor Drill Guide is crafted for use alongside the Casper Cervical Vertebral Distractor. Some spinal procedures also require the use of a drill and this guide can be used in conjunction with them to ensure the drill follows the trajectory intended by the surgeon. Additionally the use of a guide helps to protect surrounding tissue areas from the trauma that can be inflicted by a high powered tool like a drill. This instrument is available in either a left or right design making it suitable for a variety of specific purposes.
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.
Charriere Bone Saw – 10 1/2″
stainless steel frame Charriere Bone Saw is designed to cut through bone. It is particularly well suited for use cutting bones of a larger diameter such as the thigh which cannot be cut through with more delicate instrumentation. This saw features a loop style handle from which extends a large blade making this instrument manually operable. Both the frame and blade are crafted from stainless steel making them durable and long lasting.
Charriere Bone Saw – 14″
stainless steel frame, w/ 2 blades Charriere Bone Saw is ideally suited for use in orthopedic surgical procedures that require cutting through bone. It is specifically designed to cut through larger diameter bone such as in the thigh or other areas where more delicate instrumentation would not be sufficient. This saw features a loop handle affixed to a U shaped body across which extends a blade which is available in either 12.0 mm or 14.0 mm. Additionally this instrument is available with two blades and a complete set or individually with either of the two blade widths.
Cherry Osteotome
octagonal handle, 8" (20.0 cm)Â Cherry Osteotome is designed for use in cutting and preparation of bone in neurosurgical procedures. This osteotome has a long, slender profile as well as a uniquely designed octagonal handle which allows it to be gripped and maneuvered easily. Additionally this osteotome is available in five widths 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0 and 7.0 mm and in either a straight or curved profile making it suitable for a wide variety of patient needs and surgical approaches.
Clean Kerrison Rongeur
thin footplates, small handles, 10.0 mm opening, 40 degree up, 8" (20.3 cm)
Clean Kerrison Rongeurs feature a unique rippled shaft design that allows the easy flushing of the interior of the instrument without disassembly. The instruments allow for more complete cleaning than traditional rongeurs without the added time of disassembly or risk of losing components on removable shaft models.
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.