Patent · US Expired

Insulating sleeve for a table mounted retractor

US6033363A · kind A · utility

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18Claims
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Filing dateJan 26, 1999
Grant dateMar 7, 2000
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/571
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical retractor system is provided with an insulating capacity between the retractor blades and surgical table. In particular, the surgical retractor system may include may include a joint clamp with an insulating sleeve within the opening of one of the clamping members. Alternatively, other components of the surgical retractor system may provide the insulating characteristic.

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