Apparatus and method for cardiac surgery

Details Apparatus and method for cardiac surgery Apparatus and method for cardiac surgery

2006-02-07

2006-02-07

Philogene, Pedro (Department: 3732)

Surgery

Specula

Retractor

Reexamination Certificate

active

06994669

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a stabilizer having a foot to stabilize a patient's heart. The stabilizer has a first foot which is larger than a second foot. The first foot has lateral surfaces which are used to retract other parts of the heart while contact surfaces stabilize the target artery.

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