{"title":"Caspar Retractors","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaspar retractors\u003c\/strong\u003e are the standard retractor system for anterior cervical spine surgery - ACDF, corpectomy and disc replacement. A self-retaining frame holds interchangeable blades that spread the soft tissues of the neck medially and laterally, giving a stable window onto the cervical spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection covers the Caspar-type cervical retractor system, lateral and medial cervical retractor blades from 40mm to 70mm, the Caspar counter retractor frame and set, Caspar nerve root retractors, and an 8\" Caspar retractor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat this collection covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaspar-type cervical retractor system\u003c\/strong\u003e - side-loading, supplied with tray and cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCervical retractor blades\u003c\/strong\u003e - lateral 40, 45, 50, 55 and 60 x 23mm, medial 60 x 23mm, and black blades 40-70mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaspar counter retractor\u003c\/strong\u003e - frame only, or set with 6 blades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaspar nerve root retractors\u003c\/strong\u003e - 4mm, 6mm, 8mm and 10mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8\" Caspar retractor\u003c\/strong\u003e - 67 x 17mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLateral and medial blades\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003elateral\u003c\/strong\u003e (side-to-side) retractor holds the longus colli and esophagus\/trachea apart; the \u003cstrong\u003ecounter\u003c\/strong\u003e (head-to-foot) retractor works at right angles to it. Blade depth is chosen to reach the anterior vertebral surface for the patient's neck - typically 40-60mm. Keep several depths on the tray so the blade can be swapped without moving the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a Caspar retractor used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e Holding the soft tissues of the neck apart during anterior cervical spine surgery such as ACDF and corpectomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich blade length do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e Match the blade to the depth from the skin to the anterior spine. 40-60mm covers most adult necks; larger necks need the longer blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a nerve root retractor?\u003c\/strong\u003e A narrow hand-held blade (4-10mm) that gently holds a nerve root aside during decompression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a complete set?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes - the Caspar-type system comes with tray and cover. See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/surgical-retractor-sets\"\u003eSurgical Retractor Sets\u003c\/a\u003e for other cervical and lumbar sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRelated collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBack to all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/retractors\"\u003eRetractors\u003c\/a\u003e. See also \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/surgical-retractor-sets\"\u003eSurgical Retractor Sets\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/meyerding-retractors\"\u003eMeyerding Retractors\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/featured-surgical-retractors\"\u003eFeatured Retractor Systems\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is a Caspar retractor used for?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Holding the soft tissues of the neck apart during anterior cervical spine surgery such as ACDF and corpectomy.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which blade length do I need?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Match the blade to the depth from the skin to the anterior spine. 40-60mm covers most adult necks; larger necks need the longer blades.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is a nerve root retractor?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A narrow hand-held blade (4-10mm) that gently holds a nerve root aside during decompression.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is there a complete set?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes - the Caspar-type system comes with tray and cover. 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German surgical-steel construction with a polished, corrosion-resistant finish; fully autoclavable and compatible with standard CASPAR-style cervical retractor frames.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DDP ELITE USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49741023084696,"sku":"DEU-R02212","price":243.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/8704\/3224\/files\/290-281_d6362c3d-4877-4519-9612-fdfc3f4d15d8.jpg?v=1787653922"},{"product_id":"caspar-cervical-retractor-blade-lateral-50x23mm","title":"CASPAR Cervical Retractor Blade Lateral 50 x 23 mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eCASPAR cervical retractor blade, lateral side, sized 50 x 23 mm. Used during anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) to provide controlled lateral retraction and protect adjacent neurovascular structures. 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German surgical-steel construction with a polished, corrosion-resistant finish; fully autoclavable and compatible with standard CASPAR-style cervical retractor frames.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DDP ELITE USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49741023150232,"sku":"DEU-R02214","price":243.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/8704\/3224\/files\/290-281_df39aa55-cb5e-4a7d-86ac-9c07ff3a5928.jpg?v=1787653927"},{"product_id":"caspar-cervical-retractor-blade-lateral-60x23mm","title":"CASPAR Cervical Retractor Blade Lateral 60 x 23 mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eCASPAR cervical retractor blade, lateral side, sized 60 x 23 mm. Provides deep lateral retraction during anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and other anterior cervical approaches requiring extended exposure. German surgical-steel construction with a polished finish; fully autoclavable and compatible with standard CASPAR-style cervical retractor frames.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DDP ELITE USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49741023215768,"sku":"DEU-R02215","price":243.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/8704\/3224\/files\/290-281_c7507227-3af9-4aa5-b187-0a474720e093.jpg?v=1787653929"},{"product_id":"caspar-cervical-retractor-blade-medial-60x23mm","title":"CASPAR Cervical Retractor Blade Medial 60 x 23 mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eCASPAR cervical retractor blade, medial side, sized 60 x 23 mm. Provides deep, controlled retraction during anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and other anterior cervical approaches. 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Side-loading blades can be fitted to the frame from the side, so blades can be changed without taking the whole retractor out of the wound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is in the set\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 individual components: retractor frames and blades for cervical retraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSterilization tray with cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsed for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnterior cervical corpectomy and multi-level exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRelated sets\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor combined retraction and vertebral distraction, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/anterior-cervical-fusion-retractor-distrection-set\"\u003eACF Cervical Retractor \u0026amp; Distraction Set\u003c\/a\u003e. For a simpler cervical set, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cloward-style-cervical-retractor-set\"\u003eCloward Style Cervical Retractor Set\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying for a hospital, surgery center or distributor?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003eRequest a quote\u003c\/a\u003e for multiple sets, PO and net terms. Reply within 24 hours on business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree shipping on every US order: dispatched within 1–2 business days and delivered in 3–7 business days. 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