Surgery – Specula – Retractor
Patent
1997-09-25
2000-11-28
DeMille, Danton D.
Surgery
Specula
Retractor
600222, A61B 1313
Patent
active
061528749
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for stabilizing a predetermined area on a heart of a patient to enable a surgical procedure, the apparatus comprising a bifurcated member having two elongated prongs which can be adjustable as to width and an elongated handle segment attached to the bifurcated member. The handle segment can be either fixably or pivotably attached to the bifurcated member. The apparatus may further comprise an attachment or inlay to prevent lateral movement thereof when being used in the surgical procedure. The apparatus may also include a cleat for securing a portion of the surgical thread used during the surgical process. At least a portion of the prongs (or feet) of the bifurcated member may further be independently rotatable for self-alignment with the surface of the predetermined area of the heart.
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Furnish Gregory R.
Hipps Michael W.
Looney Christopher S.
Allison Richard D.
DeMille Danton D.
DesRosier Thomas J.
Genzyme Corporation
Pothier Denise
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