Apparatus for retaining otherwise hand-held retractors

Details Apparatus for retaining otherwise hand-held retractors Apparatus for retaining otherwise hand-held retractors

2005-08-23

2005-08-23

O'Connor, Cary E. (Department: 3732)

Surgery

Specula

Retractor

C600S233000, C600S232000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06932765

ABSTRACT:
A retractor retaining device retains an otherwise handheld retractor in the retraction position. The device includes a flexible loop that is detachably attached to a retractor support proximate the surgical wound with the loop engaging a proximal end or handle of the retractor to retain the retractor in the retraction position.

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