Retractor device and method
US9693761B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 24, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00407
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure generally relates to a retractor device for retracting soft tissue to provide access to a surgical site. The retractor device includes a plurality of blades movable from a first, substantially closed position to a second, substantially open position. Related methods of using the retractor device are also described.
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