More bone per level. Fewer interruptions. The Tobra Bone Basket’s fine mesh filter holds on to bone that Anspach’s 1 mm plastic openings let through.
| Tobra Bone Basket | Anspach Bone Collector | |
|---|---|---|
| Filter | Fine woven mesh | Plastic, 1 mm openings |
| Filter capacity | 25 cc, one chamber | Small chambers that fill fast |
| Empties without stopping surgery | Yes | No, staff must turn the chambers |
| Built-in graft compressor | Yes | No |
| Comes with its own clean tubing | Yes, 6 ft | No, goes in line on used tubing |
Common questions
How much bone will I collect in an ACDF?
Enough to fill the cage, typically 1 to 3 cc per level, depending on how much bone is drilled.
How much bone will I collect in a lumbar fusion?
Typically 7 to 10+ cc per level, depending on how much bone is drilled.
Anspach features per Anspach product materials. Last updated October 2026.