Illuminated and vacuum assisted retractor
US6893394B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00561
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A retractor including: an extension member having distal and proximal ends; a retractor member connected to the distal end of the extension member, the retractor member having a retractor surface. In a first implementation, at least a portion of the retractor surface has a distal vacuum port for positively retaining the tissue upon application of a vacuum to the vacuum port. In an alternative implementation, the retractor has an illuminator for transmitting light into an interior of the body proximate to the tissue.
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