Scoville Blade – Solid Blade W/ Teeth

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, 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, 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.

7-1/2" (19.0 cm), 22.0 mm deep Adson Cerebellar Retractor is a specialized instrument that is used in neurosurgical procedures. This tool can be used for retraction of the cerebellum, it is protected from damage by placement of cotton strips. There is a ratcheting mechanism that allows the ring handles to be locked at a certain width and held there. Additionally this retractor is available with either straight or angled arms and either sharp or blunt prongs makes this a highly versatile instrument that can satisfy any particular surgeon preference of patient need.