The OR Grade Spinal Cobb Elevator 19mm Orthopedic Surgical Spine Instrument is a specialized surgical instrument designed for professional spine, orthopedic, and trauma surgery. It is used to assist with controlled tissue elevation, dissection, and surgical exposure around the spine and other relevant orthopedic operative sites. Its dedicated design provides surgeons with a practical instrument for separating and elevating tissues during surgical approaches.

The 19mm working width provides a relatively broad contact surface, allowing the instrument to engage tissue across a defined area. This can be useful during procedures where controlled elevation of soft tissue and exposure of underlying anatomical structures are required. The working dimensions should be selected according to the surgical approach, operative site, and patient anatomy.

A Cobb elevator is commonly associated with orthopedic and spinal procedures involving tissue elevation and exposure. During spinal surgery, appropriate tissue elevation can assist in exposing the posterior elements of the spine and creating access to the operative area. The instrument may be incorporated into spinal surgical sets alongside periosteal elevators, retractors, osteotomes, curettes, rongeurs, and other orthopedic instruments.

The Spinal Cobb Elevator may be useful during various spinal and orthopedic procedures, including selected decompression, fusion, trauma, reconstructive, and exposure techniques. It can assist with elevating tissue layers and creating a clearer surgical field. The exact application, direction, and amount of force should always be determined by the qualified surgeon according to the operative technique and anatomical requirements.

The broad working profile of the 19mm Cobb Elevator can provide controlled contact during tissue elevation. Proper instrument selection and positioning may help the surgical team maintain appropriate exposure while minimizing unnecessary instrument movement. The elevator should be used with controlled force appropriate to the tissue and surgical technique.

For professional operating-room use, the instrument is typically manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel. This construction provides the strength and rigidity expected from orthopedic surgical instruments while offering resistance to corrosion when properly cleaned, dried, inspected, and sterilized.

The instrument’s working end should be carefully maintained to preserve its intended shape and surface condition. After each surgical procedure, the Cobb Elevator should be thoroughly cleaned to remove blood, tissue, and other biological contaminants. It should then be inspected for bending, deformation, cracks, corrosion, scratches, or other damage that could affect performance.

Sterilization should be carried out using a validated sterilization method compatible with the instrument and according to applicable manufacturer and healthcare-facility protocols. Proper cleaning, inspection, drying, sterilization, and storage help maintain the instrument’s condition and support repeated professional use.

The OR Grade Spinal Cobb Elevator 19mm Orthopedic Surgical Spine Instrument provides a practical solution for surgical teams requiring controlled tissue elevation and exposure during spinal and orthopedic procedures. Its 19mm working width, specialized Cobb design, durable construction, and suitability for spine surgery make it a useful addition to professional orthopedic and spinal surgical instrument sets.

Key Features

• Cobb-style spinal surgical elevator
• 19mm working width
• Designed for controlled tissue elevation
• Suitable for spinal and orthopedic procedures
• Useful for surgical exposure and tissue dissection
• Broad working surface for controlled contact
• Suitable for spine and trauma surgery
• May be incorporated into spinal surgical instrument sets
• Typically manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel
• Durable construction for repeated professional use
• Designed for controlled surgical handling
• Compatible with validated cleaning and sterilization procedures

Product Specifications

FAQs

What is a Spinal Cobb Elevator used for?

A Spinal Cobb Elevator is designed to assist with controlled tissue elevation, dissection, and surgical exposure during spinal and orthopedic procedures.

What is the working width of this Cobb Elevator?

This model features a 19mm working width, providing a broad contact surface for appropriate tissue elevation and manipulation.

Can a Cobb Elevator be used in spine surgery?

Yes. Cobb elevators are commonly incorporated into spinal surgical instrument sets for procedures requiring controlled tissue elevation and exposure around the spine.

What procedures can use a Spinal Cobb Elevator?

It may be used during selected spinal, orthopedic, trauma, decompression, fusion, reconstructive, and surgical exposure procedures, depending on the operative technique.

What material is the Spinal Cobb Elevator made from?

The instrument is typically manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel, providing durability and rigidity for professional reusable surgical applications.

Is the 19mm Cobb Elevator reusable?

Yes. It is intended for repeated professional use when properly cleaned, inspected, sterilized, and maintained according to validated reprocessing procedures.

How should a Cobb Elevator be maintained?

The instrument should be thoroughly cleaned after use, inspected for deformation or damage, properly dried, sterilized using a validated method, and stored according to applicable surgical instrument protocols.