Skin retractor and prop device and methods of use
US10653405B2 · kind B2 · utility
0Cited by
19References
6Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 3, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0807
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The device can include a first member connected to a second member via junctions. The members can be statically or pivotally connected at the junctions via arms extending from cross-beams of the members. The junctions can be configured to provide a biasing force. Methods of using the device may include collapsing the device and inserting it through an incision, allowing the biasing force to cause continuous traction and counter-traction adjacent to a leading dissection edge so that retraction of the skin from the tissue can be facilitated during a surgical procedure.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.