Lateral retractor system and methods of use

US9943301B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Zimmer Biomet Spine, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Randall G. Mast · Denver, US
• Alan Burkholder · Denver, US
• Andrew Schifle · Superior, US
• Adam Kanter · Gibsonia, US
• David O. Okonkwo · Pittsburgh, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 15, 2016
• Grant date: Apr 17, 2018
• Expiry date: Jun 15, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2017/0256
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Technology disclosed herein relates to retractors and methods of use for surgical procedures, and in particular, spinal surgical procedures. In one embodiment, a surgical retractor includes a pair of pivotable armatures and a translatable armature. A body for supporting the armatures is provided, with a handle connected thereto. The handle includes a first rotary actuator, wherein a rotation of the first rotary actuator moves the pair of pivotable armatures in opposite arcuate directions, and a second rotary actuator, wherein a rotation of the second rotary actuator translates the translatable armature in a linear direction.