System and method for retracting body tissue
US8231528B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49959
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A retractor system includes a rail having two opposed widened rail portions separated by a narrowed portion, each widened portion engageable by a separate clamp. The clamps are configured to support the rail to a fixed surface, or to support a surgical device. Each clamp may independently be positioned or slid along the rail to a desired location without interference with a clamp on an opposing widened rail portion. A device clamp is formed of spherical mating portions which enable alignment of a surgical device along six degrees of freedom, and tightenable by securing a single fastener. A retractor blade mount enables an angular and tilting disposition of a retractor blade, as well as remote manipulation of the retractor blade.
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