Connector for a surgical retractor
US7569014B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 7, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/59
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A connector for a surgical retractor is shown. The connector includes a body member having an opening for receiving a nipple of a retractor blade. The connector also includes a retainer pivotally attached to the body member between an open position and a closed position. A lock mechanism locks the retainer in the closed position so that the nipple of the retractor blade is locked in the connector.
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