Apparatus and method for enlarging an incision
US8702600B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 8, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0262
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A retraction system and method are provided for retracting tissues surrounding a surgical site. In one aspect, a method including engaging slide connections between a guide dilator and a plurality of tissue engaging members and sequentially enlarging an incision using the guide dilator and the plurality of tissue engaging members. In another aspect, a method of inserting a plurality of tissue engaging members into an incision including fixing tip portions of the plurality of tissue engaging members in an insertion configuration, advancing the tip portions into an incision, and restricting movement of the tip portions away from the insertion configuration. A guide dilator system comprising an elongate body, a plurality of tissue engaging members, and slide connections between the elongate body and the tissue engaging members is also provided.
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