Connector with safety latch for a surgical retractor
US7588537B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B90/50
- 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. A safety latch constrains the lock mechanism when the retainer is in the closed position.
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