Surgical retractor
US6030340A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 1998 |
| Grant date | Feb 29, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/0293
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical retractor assembly is provided comprising a frame having first and second portions, a first hook member supported on the frame, a second hook member supported on the frame and movable with respect to the frame, a ring member removably mounted on the frame and configured to engage at least one surgical instrument for use in performing a surgical procedure, and a frame support supporting the frame. The frame support is adapted to retain the first portion of the frame in a selected raised position with respect to the second portion of the frame. The frame support preferably comprises an elongated shaft having a locking mechanism for locking the frame in the selected raised position.
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