Nerve retractor tool
US11759192B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 24, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0262
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A retractor, preferably a nerve root retractor, comprising three components: a base portion, an arm portion, and an anatomical structure retractor portion. The nerve retractor is designed to eliminate the requirement of having a person hold the retractor tool during a surgical procedure. The nerve retractor can be secured to a portion of the anatomical structure involved with, or near the surgical procedure site, and utilizes an actuating device which allows the user to manipulate the angle of orientation of the arm portion or anatomical structure retractor portion. The anatomical structure retractor may comprise a modular anatomical structure engaging member/head, allowing the surgeon to use multiple or differently configured structure engaging members/heads during a procedure as needed.
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