Retractors facilitating imaging during surgery
US8636654B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/32
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Tissue retraction devices and methods include a tissue retractor with a radiolucent portion to permit imaging through the radiolucent portion with X-ray, fluoroscopic or other suitable imaging system. The tissue retractor also includes one or more radio-opaque elements that define at least a portion of a perimeter of the radiolucent portion to provide an indication of the retractor location in the patient via the imaging system.
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