Assembled orthopedic retractor
US7951103B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 22, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/068
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthopedic retractor is provided made of polymer gel shaped to be inserted into an interdigital space, having two complementary parts made of polymer gel, each part having a flat face shaped to be assembled to the flat face of the other part, such that together the two parts form the retractor, the flat faces once assembled forming a junction resistant to shearing forces while remaining separable from each other. Advantages: simplification of manufacturing and packaging methods.
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