Surgical device for retracting and/or sealing an incision
US6846287B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/3482
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wound protector and retractor device comprising a longitudinal axis, a distal ring, a proximal ring, and a sleeve extending between the distal ring and the proximal ring. The sleeve is fixed to the proximal ring at a first end portion and axially slidable over the proximal ring at a second end portion.
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