Inflatable surgical retractor
US9138137B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 20, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0225
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
For minimally invasive surgical applications, an expandable surgical retractor is inserted in a surgical corridor and expanded to a desired size and shape. Cooling allows the retractor to maintain the expanded characteristic. Following surgery, the retractor can be removed in a manner that minimizes bleeding and tissue damage.
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