Camera system for use with retractors
US11723641B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00477
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A camera system for use with retractors. The system includes a camera assembly configured for mounting on the proximal end of a retractor system, such as the proximal end of a blade such that the entirety of the camera assembly is disposed at the proximal end of the retractor system may be disposed such that the distal-most optical element overhangs the working channel established by the retractor, and includes a reflector and a rotatable mount for the reflector, camera assembly viewing axis may be altered without changing the position of the entire camera assembly.
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