Device for retracting tissue

US7235048B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Max Hauster Süeddeutsche Chirurgiemechanik GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Joachim Rein · Ditzingen, DE
• Wolfgang Hemmer · Wernau, DE
• Thomas Kupka · Winnenden, DE
• Walter Rehm · Riehen, CH

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 26, 2004
• Grant date: Jun 26, 2007
• Expiry date: Apr 26, 2024

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B17/02
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A device (1) for retracting tissue with a retaining element (2) with a throughgoing cutout (7) and with a blade (18) mounted on a retractor arm (16), retractor arm (16) being seated movably in cutout (7), wherein cutout (7) of retaining element (2) is formed in a groove shape.