stainless steel, ball snap closure, blunt Cervical Retractor Longitudinal Blade is an added component to be used alongside the cervical retractor for longitudinal retraction. All five blades are made from stainless steel and a ball snap closure making them a tight fit. Each blade also features a blunt edge to prevent trauma and tearing during retraction. They are available in variety of sizes and curvature making it possible to find a suitable blade for soft tissue retraction in a number of neurosurgical scenarios and approaches to the spinal cord.