Surgical access system and related methods
US7785253B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/32
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A retractor-based access system for performing minimally invasive spine surgery via an anterior approach. The anterior access system and related methods of the present invention involve a plurality of retractor blades under the control of a single retractor handle apparatus.
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