Retractor device and method
US9855027B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 18, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0256
- 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 arms coupled to a frame and operatively coupled to a ring disposed at least partially within the frame. Related methods of using the retractor device are also described.
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