Mounting clamp for an illuminated surgical retractor system
US11123054B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/306
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A mounting clamp is disclosed for an illuminated surgical retractor system having a handle that supports an illuminated surgical retractor blade. The mounting clamp is attached to and depends from the handle. The mounting clamp includes a receptacle for receiving a slide bar or other fixed component of an operating room table. The clamp further includes a fastener that is selectively tightened to secure the retractor assembly to the fixed component of the table. The fastener is selectively loosened to disengage the retractor assembly from the fixed component of the table.
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