Surgery – Specula – Retractor
Patent
1999-09-01
2000-06-20
Hirsch, Paul J.
Surgery
Specula
Retractor
434262, 600227, A61B 1702
Patent
active
060772212
ABSTRACT:
A retractor system having a tray for receiving a small animal or a portion of a body during surgery. The tray has a notched flange for receiving an elastic member of a surgical stay while a tissue holding member of the stay holds a surgical incision open. The tray also includes a drain and a spout either of which may be used to discharge fluids accumulating during surgery. The system may include a snap-on cover to contain the tray contents when moving the tray. The system may have an inclined, textured bottom member and wall holes for receiving adjustable arms having notched flanges.
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Hirsch Paul J.
Lone Star Medical Products, Inc.
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