Category	Component Description	Dimensions / Details	Quantity
Instruments & Frames	Color-Coded Depth Gauge	Standard	1
	Locking Retractor Handle (Side-loading)	Standard	2
	Step-Down Transverse Retractor Frame	Double-hinged, side-loading	1
	Transverse Retractor Frame	Double-hinged, side-loading (120 mm opening)	1
Storage & Protection	Instrument Case	Organizing Tray	1
	Sterilization Box	Perforated Container	1
Blunt Tissue Blades	Silver Tissue Blade	30 mm × 23 mm	2
(Supplied in Pairs)	Blue Tissue Blade	35 mm × 23 mm	2
	Red Tissue Blade	40 mm × 23 mm	2
	Green Tissue Blade	45 mm × 23 mm	2
	Violet Tissue Blade	50 mm × 23 mm	2
	Black Tissue Blade	55 mm × 23 mm	2
	Gold Tissue Blade	60 mm × 23 mm	2
	Navy Tissue Blade	65 mm × 23 mm	2
	Light Green Tissue Blade	70 mm × 23 mm	2
	Orange Tissue Blade	75 mm × 75 mm	2
Narrow Muscle Blades	Blue Narrow Muscle Blade (Short Teeth)	35 mm × 14 mm	2
(Short Teeth, Pairs)	Red Narrow Muscle Blade (Short Teeth)	40 mm × 14 mm	2
	Green Narrow Muscle Blade (Short Teeth)	45 mm × 14 mm	2
	Violet Narrow Muscle Blade (Short Teeth)	50 mm × 14 mm	2
	Black Narrow Muscle Blade (Short Teeth)	55 mm × 14 mm	2
	Gold Narrow Muscle Blade (Short Teeth)	60 mm × 14 mm	2
Lateral Muscle Blades	Silver Lateral Muscle Blade (Short Teeth)	30 mm × 23 mm	1
(Short Teeth, Singles)	Blue Lateral Muscle Blade (Short Teeth)	35 mm × 23 mm	1
	Red Lateral Muscle Blade (Short Teeth)	40 mm × 23 mm	1
	Green Lateral Muscle Blade (Short Teeth)	45 mm × 23 mm	1
	Violet Lateral Muscle Blade (Short Teeth)	50 mm × 23 mm	1
	Black Lateral Muscle Blade (Short Teeth)	55 mm × 23 mm	1
	Gold Lateral Muscle Blade (Short Teeth)	60 mm × 23 mm	1
	Navy Lateral Muscle Blade (Short Teeth)	65 mm × 23 mm	1
Median Muscle Blades	Silver Median Muscle Blade (Long Teeth)	30 mm × 23 mm	1
(Long Teeth, Singles)	Blue Median Muscle Blade (Long Teeth)	35 mm × 23 mm	1
	Red Median Muscle Blade (Long Teeth)	40 mm × 23 mm	1
	Green Median Muscle Blade (Long Teeth)	45 mm × 23 mm	1
	Violet Median Muscle Blade (Long Teeth)	50 mm × 23 mm	1
	Black Median Muscle Blade (Long Teeth)	55 mm × 23 mm	1
	Gold Median Muscle Blade (Long Teeth)	60 mm × 23 mm	1
	Navy Median Muscle Blade (Long Teeth)	65 mm × 23 mm	1
Narrow Tissue Blades	Blue Narrow Tissue Blade (Blunt)	35 mm × 14 mm	2
(Blunt, Pairs)	Red Narrow Tissue Blade (Blunt)	40 mm × 14 mm	2
	Green Narrow Tissue Blade (Blunt)	45 mm × 14 mm	2
	Violet Narrow Tissue Blade (Blunt)	50 mm × 14 mm	2
	Black Narrow Tissue Blade (Blunt)	55 mm × 14 mm	2
	Gold Narrow Tissue Blade (Blunt)	60 mm × 14 mm	2

Retractor Frames and Handles

The system includes two primary frame styles and two side-loading handles that form the structural foundation of the assembly:

• Locking Retractor Handles (Qty 2): Feature a side-loading mechanism that allows quick attachment and detachment of individual retractor blades during setup and intraoperative adjustments.

• Step-Down Transverse Retractor Frame (Qty 1): A double-hinged, side-loading retractor frame designed with a step-down bridge geometry to clear the operative field.

• Transverse Retractor Frame (Qty 1): A double-hinged, side-loading frame that provides a maximum frame opening of 120 mm for tissue separation.

The double-hinged construction of both transverse frames allows the frame arms to pivot and conform relative to the patient’s anatomical contours, keeping the central frame low over the surgical site.

Blade Options

The SHADOWLINE Trimline Cervical Spinal Retractor Set includes 61 individual blades organized into five distinct blade groups. Each group offers multiple depth options to accommodate varying anatomical dimensions:

Blunt Tissue Blades

Supplied as pairs (2 of each size) with a standard width of 23 mm (except the 75 mm × 75 mm option):

• 30 mm × 23 mm (Silver)

• 35 mm × 23 mm (Blue)

• 40 mm × 23 mm (Red)

• 45 mm × 23 mm (Green)

• 50 mm × 23 mm (Violet)

• 55 mm × 23 mm (Black)

• 60 mm × 23 mm (Gold)

• 65 mm × 23 mm (Navy)

• 70 mm × 23 mm (Light Green)

• 75 mm × 75 mm (Orange)

Narrow Muscle Blades

Supplied as pairs (2 of each size) with short teeth and a narrow width of 14 mm:

• 35 mm × 14 mm (Blue)

• 40 mm × 14 mm (Red)

• 45 mm × 14 mm (Green)

• 50 mm × 14 mm (Violet)

• 55 mm × 14 mm (Black)

• 60 mm × 14 mm (Gold)

Lateral Muscle Blades

Supplied individually (1 of each size) with short teeth and a width of 23 mm:

• 30 mm × 23 mm (Silver)

• 35 mm × 23 mm (Blue)

• 40 mm × 23 mm (Red)

• 45 mm × 23 mm (Green)

• 50 mm × 23 mm (Violet)

• 55 mm × 23 mm (Black)

• 60 mm × 23 mm (Gold)

• 65 mm × 23 mm (Navy)

Median Muscle Blades

Supplied individually (1 of each size) with long teeth and a width of 23 mm:

• 30 mm × 23 mm (Silver)

• 35 mm × 23 mm (Blue)

• 40 mm × 23 mm (Red)

• 45 mm × 23 mm (Green)

• 50 mm × 23 mm (Violet)

• 55 mm × 23 mm (Black)

• 60 mm × 23 mm (Gold)

• 65 mm × 23 mm (Navy)

Narrow Tissue Blades

Supplied as pairs (2 of each size) with a blunt end and a narrow width of 14 mm:

• 35 mm × 14 mm (Blue)

• 40 mm × 14 mm (Red)

• 45 mm × 14 mm (Green)

• 50 mm × 14 mm (Violet)

• 55 mm × 14 mm (Black)

• 60 mm × 14 mm (Gold)

Color-Coded Blade System & Depth Gauge

To streamline component identification during surgery, the system incorporates a color-coded sizing scheme across its blade options. Specific blade lengths correlate with designated color finishes:

• Silver: 30 mm length

• Blue: 35 mm length

• Red: 40 mm length

• Green: 45 mm length

• Violet: 50 mm length

• Black: 55 mm length

• Gold: 60 mm length

• Navy: 65 mm length

• Light Green: 70 mm length

• Orange: 75 mm length

The included color-coded depth gauge allows surgical staff to measure tissue depth directly and select the corresponding color-matched retractor blades.

Uses and Applications

The SHADOWLINE Trimline Cervical Spinal Retractor Set is designed to support soft tissue retraction and maintain surgical exposure during operative interventions involving the cervical spine.

In cervical spine surgery, maintaining clear visual access to target anatomical structures requires predictable, static tissue separation. By providing a wide spectrum of blunt tissue blades, narrow blades, and short- or long-toothed muscle blades, the system enables surgical teams to select the appropriate blade style and depth required for the specific surgical access approach.

General Setup and Assembly

The components of the SHADOWLINE Trimline set assemble into a rigid, self-retaining framework during surgical use:

1. Measure Tissue Depth: Use the color-coded depth gauge to assess the tissue depth at the surgical site and identify the corresponding color indicator.

2. Select Retractor Blades: Choose the appropriate blade style (blunt tissue, narrow muscle, lateral muscle, median muscle, or narrow tissue) in the matching color-coded length.

3. Select Frame or Handles: Choose either the side-loading locking handles, the double-hinged transverse retractor frame (up to 120 mm opening), or the double-hinged step-down transverse frame based on the required frame posture.

4. Load Blades: Insert the selected blades into the side-loading slots of the chosen handles or frame arms until engaged.

5. Position Assembly: Place the blade tips into the surgical incision and advance the frame or handle mechanism to establish the required tissue exposure.

6. Verify Security: Ensure all side-loading connections and locking mechanisms are fully secured prior to procedure execution.

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

Instrument Case and Sterilization Box

The complete cervical retractor set is supplied with a dedicated instrument case and a sterilization box. These storage containers hold the retractor frames, locking handles, depth gauge, and 61 individual blades in designated organizing slots, protecting instrument joints and blade edges during handling, storage, and hospital reprocessing.

Manufacturer Information

Retractor Maker is an established surgical retractor manufacturer focused on producing high-precision retractor platforms:

• Specialized Focus: Established in 2023, our manufacturing facility in Pakistan focuses specifically on surgical retractor systems rather than general medical tools.

• Skilled Workforce: Our plant operates with a dedicated workforce of over 50 skilled instrument technicians and engineers.

• Global Footprint: We have supplied surgical instruments to over 500 satisfied healthcare partners, procurement boards, and distributors worldwide.

• Reliable Manufacturing Timelines: We maintain an average factory production and dispatch lead time of 12 to 16 days for wholesale orders.

• Comprehensive Supply Options: We serve hospital networks, spine surgery centers, regional equipment distributors, medical importers, and OEM private-label partners.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the SHADOWLINE Trimline Cervical Spinal Retractor Set?

It is a comprehensive surgical retractor system featuring double-hinged frames, side-loading locking handles, a depth gauge, and 61 color-coded tissue and muscle blades designed for cervical spine surgical exposure.

What is a cervical spinal retractor used for?

It is used to hold back soft tissue and muscle layers during cervical spine operations, maintaining an open, unobstructed surgical field for the operating team.

What types of blades are included in this set?

The set includes blunt tissue blades, narrow muscle blades (short teeth), lateral muscle blades (short teeth), median muscle blades (long teeth), and narrow blunt tissue blades.

What is the purpose of the color-coded blades?

The color-coded system links specific blade length dimensions to visual colors, allowing surgical teams to match blades quickly with the depth indicated by the color-coded depth gauge.

What is the maximum opening specification of the transverse frame?

The double-hinged side-loading transverse retractor frame features a maximum opening capacity of 120 mm.

What is the difference between short-tooth and long-tooth muscle blades in this set?

In this set, short-tooth blades (found on narrow and lateral muscle blades) provide muscle engagement with shorter prongs, while long-tooth blades (found on median muscle blades) feature deeper prongs for median tissue holding.

What is the function of the step-down transverse retractor frame?

The step-down transverse retractor frame features a double-hinged, side-loading design with a lowered bridge architecture to provide field clearance above the incision site.

How many individual blades are included in the complete set?

The complete SHADOWLINE Trimline set contains 61 individual retractor blades spanning various widths, tooth styles, and color-coded lengths ranging from 30 mm to 75 mm.

Does the set include storage and sterilization containers?

Yes. The set is supplied with both an instrument case and a sterilization box to organize and protect all frames, handles, gauge, and blades.

How can I request a quotation for the SHADOWLINE Trimline set?

You can request a pricing quote by submitting an inquiry through our website or contacting our technical sales team directly.

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