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Surgical access instrument

US8062218B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

Kelli N. Sebastian · Arlington, US
Dimitri Protopsaltis · Memphis, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 27, 2009
Grant date	Nov 22, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 15, 2030

Classification

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

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention include instruments and methods for providing surgical access to a surgical site. Some embodiments include a flexible arm that adjustably holds a retractor blade to enable access to the surgical site.

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