Surgical retractor device and related methods
US7922658B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 22, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/306
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A blade for a surgical retractor. The blade includes a base portion and a distal portion. The base portion may be attached to a frame of a surgical retractor. The distal portion may be removably coupled to the base portion and may be unitarily constructed of a translucent material. A light source may be removably coupled to the distal portion. The distal portion may be disposable.
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