Phantom ML MIS Lumbar Surgical Access System

The Phantom ML MIS Lumbar Surgical Access System is a specialized surgical access and retraction system designed for minimally invasive lumbar spine procedures. The system combines a table-mounted pivoting retractor framework with an extensive array of interchangeable blades, straight hooks, sequential dilators, obturators, and an integrated LED illumination system.

Retractor Maker manufactures and supplies the Phantom ML MIS Lumbar Surgical Access System for hospital procurement departments, specialty spine centers, surgical equipment distributors, and OEM partners globally. Supplied complete with a dedicated sterilization box, this modular system provides surgical teams with a structured platform for operative exposure in confined lumbar environments.

What Is the Phantom ML MIS Lumbar Surgical Access System?

The Phantom ML MIS Lumbar Surgical Access System is a comprehensive retraction platform engineered specifically for minimally invasive lumbar surgical access. Maintaining stable visual access through small operative corridors requires specialized instrumentation that can hold back surrounding soft tissue structures cleanly without crowding the surgical site.

The core of the system features a table-mounted, pivoting retractor assembly anchored by a rotatable table clamp, angled articulating arm, and an MIS lumbar base pivoting retractor with a 250 mm rack. This structural foundation operates alongside a pivoting center blade holder and a counter pivoting step-over retractor to allow precise multi-axis frame alignment relative to the patient’s anatomy.

To establish the surgical pathway, the system incorporates four sequential dilators (8 mm to 22 mm) and two obturators (18 mm and 22 mm). Surgical teams can then select from a wide spectrum of specialized retraction elements, including seven straight hook sizes (40 mm to 100 mm), eight pairs of beveled blades (22 × 50 mm to 22 × 120 mm), nine short-tooth counter blades (14 × 40 mm to 14 × 120 mm), and nine short-tooth fan blade sizes (18 × 50 mm to 18 × 120 mm).

In addition to mechanical tissue management, the system includes a dedicated LED light source paired with a 10-foot, standard-curve, non-sterile light cable. This lighting component attaches directly to the access assembly to deliver direct illumination deep within the operative field.

System Components

The Phantom ML MIS Lumbar Surgical Access System is supplied as a complete set containing the following structural, retractor, blade, dilation, and lighting components:

Quantity	Component	Dimensions / Details	Function
1	Straight Hook	40 mm	Specialized narrow retraction hook
1	Straight Hook	50 mm	Specialized narrow retraction hook
1	Straight Hook	60 mm	Specialized narrow retraction hook
1	Straight Hook	70 mm	Specialized narrow retraction hook
1	Straight Hook	80 mm	Specialized narrow retraction hook
1	Straight Hook	90 mm	Specialized narrow retraction hook
1	Straight Hook	100 mm	Specialized narrow retraction hook
1	T-Handle Pivot Control	Standard	Manual control handle for pivot adjustment
1	Rotatable Table Clamp	Standard	Anchors assembly to OR table side rail
1	Light Cable	Standard Curve, 10 ft, Non-Sterile	Transmits light from source to retractor
1	LED Light Source	Standard	Portable/tabletop illumination unit
1	Angled Articulating Arm	Rack Clamp	Multi-jointed arm connecting clamp to frame
1	MIS Lumbar Base Pivoting Retractor	Top-Load, 250 mm Rack	Main structural base frame for lumbar access
1	Rack Connector	Standard	Connects auxiliary racks to main frame
1	Pivoting Center Blade Holder	Top-Load, 130 mm Rack	Holds central blade with pivoting control
1	Counter Pivoting Step Over Retractor	Side-Load, Sure-Lock, 225 mm Rack	Counter-retraction arm for lateral stability
1 Pair	Beveled Blades	22 × 50 mm	Paired retractor blades with beveled tips
1 Pair	Beveled Blades	22 × 60 mm	Paired retractor blades with beveled tips
1 Pair	Beveled Blades	22 × 70 mm	Paired retractor blades with beveled tips
1 Pair	Beveled Blades	22 × 80 mm	Paired retractor blades with beveled tips
1 Pair	Beveled Blades	22 × 90 mm	Paired retractor blades with beveled tips
1 Pair	Beveled Blades	22 × 100 mm	Paired retractor blades with beveled tips
1 Pair	Beveled Blades	22 × 110 mm	Paired retractor blades with beveled tips
1 Pair	Beveled Blades	22 × 120 mm	Paired retractor blades with beveled tips
1	Short Tooth Counter Blade	14 × 40 mm	Counter blade with short gripping teeth
1	Short Tooth Counter Blade	14 × 50 mm	Counter blade with short gripping teeth
1	Short Tooth Counter Blade	14 × 60 mm	Counter blade with short gripping teeth
1	Short Tooth Counter Blade	14 × 70 mm	Counter blade with short gripping teeth
1	Short Tooth Counter Blade	14 × 80 mm	Counter blade with short gripping teeth
1	Short Tooth Counter Blade	14 × 90 mm	Counter blade with short gripping teeth
1	Short Tooth Counter Blade	14 × 100 mm	Counter blade with short gripping teeth
1	Short Tooth Counter Blade	14 × 110 mm	Counter blade with short gripping teeth
1	Short Tooth Counter Blade	14 × 120 mm	Counter blade with short gripping teeth
1	Short Tooth Fan Blade	18 × 50 mm	Distal expanding fan blade with short teeth
1	Short Tooth Fan Blade	18 × 60 mm	Distal expanding fan blade with short teeth
2	Short Tooth Fan Blade	18 × 70 mm	Distal expanding fan blade with short teeth
2	Short Tooth Fan Blade	18 × 80 mm	Distal expanding fan blade with short teeth
2	Short Tooth Fan Blade	18 × 90 mm	Distal expanding fan blade with short teeth
2	Short Tooth Fan Blade	18 × 100 mm	Distal expanding fan blade with short teeth
2	Short Tooth Fan Blade	18 × 110 mm	Distal expanding fan blade with short teeth
2	Short Tooth Fan Blade	18 × 120 mm	Distal expanding fan blade with short teeth
1	Dilator	8 mm	Sequential tissue dilation instrument
1	Dilator	13 mm	Sequential tissue dilation instrument
1	Dilator	18 mm	Sequential tissue dilation instrument
1	Dilator	22 mm	Sequential tissue dilation instrument
1	Obturator	18 mm	Initial insertion and guidance instrument
1	Obturator	22 mm	Initial insertion and guidance instrument
1	Sterilization Box	Standard	Storage container for organizing/reprocessing

Component Groups Overview

Straight Hooks

The system includes seven straight hooks in progressive length increments from 40 mm to 100 mm (40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, and 100 mm). These slim retraction elements are used for targeted, narrow tissue displacement where full-width blades are not required.

Pivot and Table-Mounting Components

The structural backbone of the assembly is composed of several specialized mounting and positioning units:

• Rotatable Table Clamp: Secures the entire retractor setup directly to the operating table side rail.

• Angled Articulating Arm with Rack Clamp: Connects to the table clamp to provide a rigid, multi-jointed link to the main retractor base.

• MIS Lumbar Base Pivoting Retractor (Top-Load, 250 mm Rack): The primary structural frame supporting main retraction arms.

• T-Handle Pivot Control: Provides manual leverage for adjusting the angle and posture of pivoting retractor arms.

• Rack Connector: Bridges auxiliary rack components to the primary retractor frame.

• Pivoting Center Blade Holder (Top-Load, 130 mm Rack): Mounts a central blade and permits independent angular manipulation.

• Counter Pivoting Step Over Retractor (Side-Load, Sure-Lock, 225 mm Rack): An opposing arm assembly that steps over the primary frame to provide counter-retraction stability.

Beveled Blades

The system provides eight pairs of beveled blades with a uniform width of 22 mm and lengths extending from 50 mm to 120 mm (22 × 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, and 120 mm). The angled beveled tips assist in conforming to the contours of the anatomical boundary.

Short Tooth Counter Blades

Nine single short-tooth counter blades with a width of 14 mm and lengths ranging from 40 mm to 120 mm (14 × 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, and 120 mm) are included. The short teeth along the distal edge help prevent blade slippage against tissue surfaces.

Short Tooth Fan Blades

The set contains 14 short-tooth fan blades with an initial width of 18 mm across lengths from 50 mm to 120 mm. Quantities are supplied as follows: 18 × 50 mm (1), 18 × 60 mm (1), 18 × 70 mm (2), 18 × 80 mm (2), 18 × 90 mm (2), 18 × 100 mm (2), 18 × 110 mm (2), and 18 × 120 mm (2). These fan-shaped blades broaden at the distal tip to expand exposure within deep tissue corridors.

Dilators and Obturators

Sequential tissue dilation components include four nested dilators in 8 mm, 13 mm, 18 mm, and 22 mm diameters, along with two matching obturators in 18 mm and 22 mm sizes. These instruments enable gradual muscle-sparing access to the target depth.

Lighting Components

For direct field visualization, the set incorporates an LED Light Source and a 10-foot, standard-curve, non-sterile Light Cable. The cable mounts into dedicated clips on the retractor frame to deliver bright illumination directly down the operative channel.

Sterilization Box

All components are housed in a heavy-duty sterilization box with custom trays and organizing slots to protect instrument joints, rack teeth, and blade edges during handling, storage, and hospital reprocessing cycles.

Uses & Applications

The Phantom ML MIS Lumbar Surgical Access System is designed for specialized applications within minimally invasive spine surgery, including:

• Establishing minimally invasive lumbar surgical access channels

• Controlled mechanical tissue retraction during posterior lumbar approaches

• Maintaining static operative exposure across variable anatomical depths

• Positioning muscle and soft tissue structures away from the primary working channel

• Supporting visualization and instrument access within confined surgical corridors

Component selection—including the choice between straight hooks, beveled blades, or fan blades—is determined by the surgical team based on patient anatomy and the required exposure.

Blade & Hook Size Summary

The Phantom ML MIS Lumbar Surgical Access System features an extensive sizing grid to match varying anatomical depths and procedural approaches:

• Straight Hooks (7 sizes): 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 mm

• Beveled Blade Pairs (8 sizes): 22 × 50, 22 × 60, 22 × 70, 22 × 80, 22 × 90, 22 × 100, 22 × 110, 22 × 120 mm

• Short Tooth Counter Blades (9 sizes): 14 × 40, 14 × 50, 14 × 60, 14 × 70, 14 × 80, 14 × 90, 14 × 100, 14 × 110, 14 × 120 mm

• Short Tooth Fan Blades (8 lengths): 18 × 50 (1), 18 × 60 (1), 18 × 70 (2), 18 × 80 (2), 18 × 90 (2), 18 × 100 (2), 18 × 110 (2), 18 × 120 (2) mm

Key Features

• Configured specifically for minimally invasive lumbar surgical access

• Table-mounted framework anchored by a rotatable table clamp and articulating arm

• MIS lumbar base pivoting retractor featuring a 250 mm main rack

• Counter pivoting step-over retractor with 225 mm rack and Sure-Lock mechanism

• Pivoting center blade holder with 130 mm rack for independent central blade control

• 7 straight hook options for targeted, narrow retraction

• 8 paired beveled blade options for anatomical contouring

• 9 short-tooth counter blade options to help minimize tissue slippage

• 14 short-tooth fan blades designed for expanded distal exposure

• Sequential dilators (8, 13, 18, 22 mm) and obturators (18, 22 mm) for muscle-sparing entry

• Dedicated LED light source and 10-foot, standard-curve light cable

• Complete set supplied inside a heavy-duty sterilization box

General Setup & Assembly

System configuration and mounting should follow standard operating room preparation:

1. Inspection: Prepare and inspect all required structural, blade, and lighting components prior to use.

2. Table Mounting: Secure the rotatable table clamp firmly to the side rail of the operating table.

3. Arm Attachment: Connect the angled articulating arm to the table clamp and lock the rack clamp mechanism.

4. Base Frame Positioning: Mount the MIS lumbar base pivoting retractor onto the articulating arm over the operative site.

5. Initial Dilation: Pass sequential dilators (8 mm to 22 mm) and obturators to establish the tissue corridor down to the target anatomical depth.

6. Blade/Hook Selection & Attachment: Select the required straight hooks, beveled blades, counter blades, or fan blades and attach them to the top-load or side-load retractor arms.

7. Lighting Integration: Attach the 10-foot light cable to the LED light source and secure the light tip to the designated channel on the retractor frame.

8. Articular Adjustment: Use the T-handle pivot control and rack connectors to adjust frame angle and distance for the intended exposure.

9. Final Security Verification: Verify that all clamps, rack teeth, and blade locks are fully secured before proceeding.

Assembly and use of the retractor system must be performed by trained healthcare professionals according to applicable manufacturer instructions, hospital protocols, and the specific requirements of the surgical procedure.

Why Choose Retractor Maker?

Retractor Maker is an established manufacturer focused exclusively on surgical retractor systems:

• Specialized Manufacturing: Established in 2023, our plant in Pakistan dedicates its facility and machinery specifically to surgical retractors.

• Skilled Workforce: Supported by an experienced workforce of over 50 instrument technicians and engineers.

• Proven Supply Network: We have supplied over 500 satisfied healthcare partners, procurement teams, and distributors globally.

• Reliable Fulfillment: We maintain an average production and order dispatch lead time of 12 to 16 days for wholesale shipments.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Phantom ML MIS Lumbar Surgical Access System?

It is a comprehensive surgical retractor system featuring a table-mounted pivoting frame, interchangeable blades, straight hooks, dilators, obturators, LED illumination, and a sterilization box designed for minimally invasive lumbar surgical access.

What is the Phantom ML MIS system used for?

It is used to establish minimally invasive access corridors and maintain stable soft tissue retraction during posterior lumbar spine procedures.

What components are included in the complete system?

The system includes an MIS lumbar base pivoting retractor frame, table clamp, articulating arm, T-handle pivot control, counter pivoting retractor arm, 7 straight hooks, 8 pairs of beveled blades, 9 short-tooth counter blades, 14 short-tooth fan blades, 4 dilators, 2 obturators, an LED light source with a 10 ft cable, and a sterilization box.

What straight hook sizes are included?

The set includes seven straight hooks in lengths of 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, and 100 mm.

What beveled blade sizes are available in the set?

It includes eight paired sizes measuring 22 mm in width across lengths of 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, and 120 mm.

What short-tooth counter blades are included?

It includes nine single counter blades measuring 14 mm in width across lengths of 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, and 120 mm.

What short-tooth fan blades are included?

The set contains 14 total fan blades with an 18 mm width across lengths of 50 (1), 60 (1), 70 (2), 80 (2), 90 (2), 100 (2), 110 (2), and 120 (2) mm.

Does the system include dilators and obturators?

Yes. It includes four sequential dilators (8, 13, 18, and 22 mm) and two obturators (18 and 22 mm) for establishing the initial access channel.

Does the system include an LED light source?

Yes. The set includes a tabletop LED Light Source and a 10-foot, standard-curve, non-sterile Light Cable for direct intraoperative illumination.

Is a sterilization box included with the Phantom ML MIS system?

Yes. The system is supplied with a heavy-duty sterilization box designed to hold and protect all components during storage and hospital reprocessing.

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