Surgery – Truss – Perineal
Patent
1977-06-17
1979-05-01
Michell, Robert W.
Surgery
Truss
Perineal
128303R, A61B 1702
Patent
active
041518381
ABSTRACT:
An internal mammary artery sternal retractor suitable for use in human surgery is provided with a handle, an intermediate member which extends upwardly from the handle, a rake which extends perpendicular from the intermediate member and terminates in at least one curved tine, and a heel on the intermediate member which is positioned perpendicular to the intermediate member.
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Hill Robert Charles
Michell Robert W.
Rose Arthur S.
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