Table mounted retractor system
US11389147B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0287
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure generally relates to a table-mounted retractor system for open-spine surgery. The table-mounted retractor system includes a frame, wherein the frame is situated lateral to the patient. The table-mounted retractor system further comprises a plurality of retractor hooks wherein each of the plurality of retractor hooks are in operative association with one of a plurality of tension lines, wherein each of the plurality of tension lines is engaged with the frame. Each one of the plurality of retractor hooks are operable to engage with the flesh of a patient as each of the tension lines pull the flesh back laterally towards the frame along each side of the patient.
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