Surgical retractor and sponge carrying assembly
US4068655A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 1976 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2210/009
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical retractor and sponge carrying assembly particularly adapted for craniotomies includes a flexible retractor member which is wrapped around the wound flap to hold the wound flap retracted and also to function as a hemostatic device. An intermediate conformable member such as a bean bag is mounted on the retractor member for providing a horizontal support surface to which a sponge carrying tray may be secured.
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