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Internal mammary artery sternal retractor

US4151838A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 17, 1977
Grant dateMay 1, 1979
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Expiry dateJun 17, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/02
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An internal mammary artery sternal retractor suitable for use in human surgery is provided with a handle, an intermediate member which extends upwardly from the handle, a rake which extends perpendicular from the intermediate member and terminates in at least one curved tine, and a heel on the intermediate member which is positioned perpendicular to the intermediate member.

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