Surgical retractor
US11344286B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2837
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical retractor is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a surgical retractor includes a body extending from a proximal end to a distal end and having a first portion coupled to a second portion via a hinged connection, wherein the first and second portions are configured to rotate about a body axis; a first radiolucent tip coupled to a distal portion of the first portion; a second radiolucent tip coupled to a distal portion of the second portion; a holder coupled to one of the first or second portions; and a deformable member extending through the holder, wherein the deformable member is configured to be deformed to facilitate fixation of the surgical retractor at a desired location.
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