Smithwick Nerve Hook & Dissector

9-1/2" (24.0 cm) Caspar Nerve Root Retractor is an instrument specially made for use in neurosurgical procedures. More specifically this is used in nerve root retraction in procedures such as lumbar discectomy. The retractor blade comes in a variety of widths including: 6.0 mm, 8.0 mm and 10.0 mm making it a highly versatile retractor that can apply a varied amount of pressure depending on the circumstance.

3.0 mm tip, 8" (20.0 cm) Adson Dura & Nerve Hook is crafted for use in a wide variety or neurosurgical procedures. This hook is a multipurpose instrument that can be used to retract nerves but can also be used to retract the dural layer of the meninges during craniotomies and spinal surgeries. Additionally this instrument is available with either a sharp or blunt tip making it suited for retraction of very delicate tissue matter with the blunt tip or less sensitive tissue with the sharp tip.

ball snap closure, w/ teeth Carbon Fiber Radiolucent Lateral 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 teeth giving them added hold 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.

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.