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DeBakey Rib Spreader
SKU:RM-DRS-SET-1
$449USD
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The DeBakey Rib Spreader is a heavy-duty thoracic retractor system designed for broad intercostal rib separation during cardiac and thoracic surgery. Handcrafted from German stainless steel with a parallel expansion track (150 mm or 200 mm spread), 6 detachable hook-like lateral blades, and an integrated tension screw lock ($449), it delivers rigid, atraumatic exposure.
Product Description
The DeBakey Rib Spreader is a premier cardiothoracic surgical retractor system engineered specifically to provide safe, expansive rib separation and thoracic wall displacement during open-heart and major pulmonary procedures. Designed with an ultra-rigid parallel expansion slide track, this instrument allows surgeons to widen the intercostal space with smooth mechanical linearity, spreading tissue loads evenly to prevent rib fractures and neurovascular bundle compression.
Built to clinical framework specifications, this DeBakey Rib Spreader complete set ($449) features a heavy-duty parallel expansion track frame providing linear structural bone widening across either a 150 mm or 200 mm maximum expansion spread limit. Handcrafted from premium operating room-grade German stainless steel, the modular system is supplied with 6 detachable hook-like lateral blades (3 pairs of interchangeable blades with anti-slip curved edges) and 2 ergonomic forceps extension arms with smooth atraumatic outer edges. Its integrated tension screw lock manual rotation locking bolt eliminates assistant hand fatigue by maintaining rigid counter-traction automatically.
Forged with an anti-glare satin matte finish, Retractor Maker manufactures the DeBakey Rib Spreader to withstand immense mechanical loads and repeated hospital autoclave cycles, providing cardiovascular operating rooms, thoracic trauma units, and transplant suites worldwide with unyielding structural reliability, corrosion resistance, and complete autoclave durability.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Intended Use | Specifically designed to separate adjacent ribs and expand the intercostal space during cardiac and thoracic surgery. |
| Primary Material | Premium Operating Room-Grade German Stainless Steel (AISI 304/420) |
| Configuration | Heavy-duty parallel slide-rail thoracic retractor system with interchangeable blades |
| Track Frame Spread Options | Available with 150 mm complete expansion spread or 200 mm complete expansion spread |
| Interchangeable Blade Modules | 3 pairs of detachable hook-like lateral blades with anti-slip curved edges included |
| 150 mm Frame Blade Pairs | 30×30 mm, 40×40 mm, and 50×50 mm interchangeable blade modules |
| 200 mm Frame Blade Pairs | 50×60 mm, 60×60 mm, 80×60 mm, 50×80 mm, 40×100 mm modules available |
| Locking Mechanism | Integrated tension screw lock manual rotation bolt designed to minimize user fatigue |
| Sterility | Supplied Non-Sterile (Fully Autoclavable) |
| Packaging | Complete System Set in Protective Packaging |
| Manufacturer | Retractor Maker |
| Product Condition | Brand New |
| Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) | 1 Set |
Component List
| Quantity | Component | Dimensions / Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heavy-Duty Parallel Expansion Track Frame | Slide rail providing linear structural bone widening (150 mm or 200 mm) |
| 6 (3 Pairs) | Detachable Hook-like Lateral Blades | 3 pairs of interchangeable blades with anti-slip curved edges |
| 1 | Integrated Tension Screw Lock | Manual rotation locking bolt to minimize user fatigue |
| 2 | Ergonomic Forceps Extension Arms | Lightweight handles with smooth atraumatic outer edges |
| 1 | Protective Storage / Box | Standard transit packaging |
Minimum order quantity:1 Set.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included with the DeBakey Rib Spreader?
The product is supplied as a complete surgical retractor set containing the parallel track frame (150 mm or 200 mm spread), 6 detachable hook-like lateral blades (3 pairs), an integrated tension screw lock, and ergonomic extension arms, packaged inside protective transit packaging.
What is the DeBakey Rib Spreader used for?
The DeBakey Rib Spreader is used in thoracic and cardiac surgery to hold open the rib cage under locked mechanical tension, providing an expansive visual corridor to the heart, lungs, and great vessels.
Which surgical procedures is it for?
It is indicated for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve replacement, lung lobectomy, pneumonectomy, aortic aneurysm repair, and pericardiectomy.
What material and finish are used?
The instrument is handcrafted from premium German surgical stainless steel with an anti-glare satin matte finish that eliminates optical reflections under surgical operating lights.
Is the DeBakey Rib Spreader reusable and autoclavable?
Yes. The entire DeBakey Rib Spreader system is 100% reusable and fully validated for pre-vacuum steam autoclave cycles (134°C / 273°F). Detachable blades should be removed and the slide track lubricated regularly.
Can components and blades be ordered separately?
Yes. Standalone slide frames (150 mm or 200 mm) and individual modular blade pairs (e.g., 30×30 mm up to 40×100 mm) can be ordered separately as open-stock inventory.
Can custom modifications or private-label markings be ordered?
Yes. Retractor Maker provides custom blade depths, modified track lengths, and laser marking for hospital asset tracking upon request.
What is the standard lead time and delivery timeframe for orders?
In-stock instruments take 5 business days to inspect and dispatch, followed by 7 business days for worldwide express delivery. Back-order units take 17 to 20 business days to manufacture and 9 business days for delivery.
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