Sternal retractor with changeable blades and blade latch mechanism
US6206828A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/0206
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical retractor with a special latch mechanism and arrangement for changing retractor blades without tools during surgery is disclosed.
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