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Retractor and methods of use

US7780594B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 6, 2006
Grant dateAug 24, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 24, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/0293
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A retractor is disclosed. The retractor includes a housing, at least one blade holder slidably coupled to the housing, and an actuator handle to control sliding movement of the blade holder. The blade holder and the actuator handle hold at least one blade.

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