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Retractor system for anterior cervical spine surgery

US9320506B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims

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Assignee

THOMPSON SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, INC. · US

Inventors

Rudolf Bertagnoli · Wien, AT
Steve Nowak · Traverse City, US
Daniel K. Farley · Traverse City, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 21, 2010
Grant date	Apr 26, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 25, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/0206
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A retractor system includes a retractor blade that is securable to a portion of a patient's anatomy during a surgical procedure. The retractor system includes a manipulator that is releasably securable to the retractor blade for positioning and securing the retractor blade. The retractor system includes a flexible securement arm that movably secures the retractor blade to a frame, wherein a proximal end of the retractor blade is non-rigidly constrained. The securement arm is secured to the retractor blade proximate to one end of the securement arm, and is secured to a retractor frame proximate to another end of the securement arm.

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