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Surgical retractor system and methods of use

US11793504B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims

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Assignee

NuVasive, Inc. · US

Inventors

Leonel A. Hunt · San Diego, US
Gabriel E. Hunt · Los Angeles, US
Drew Schifle · Superior, US
Greg Causey · San Diego, US
Alan Burkholder · Denver, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 30, 2021
Grant date	Oct 24, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 6, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF04C2270/0421
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical retractor includes an elongate element defining an operational axis, a first blade secured to the elongate element and comprising a blade face, a second blade moveably secured to the elongate element, wherein the second blade defines a reference point located thereon, and wherein a movement of the second blade moves the reference point in a linear direction parallel to the operational axis and orthogonal to the blade face. A guide element may be removably located within an opening located on either the first blade or the second blade.

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