Surgical retractor having locking interchangeable blades
US5984865A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 15, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00464
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical retractor is provided including a handle, a blade, and a head member with a locking mechanism for locking the blade within the head member. The locking mechanism includes a plunger and spring combination that is actuable to receive and release the blade from the head member.
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