Connector for a surgical retractor

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2005-09-07

2009-08-04

Rodriguez, Cris L (Department: 3732)

Surgery

Specula

Retractor

C294S082100, C403S321000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07569014

ABSTRACT:
A connector for a surgical retractor is shown. The connector includes a body member having an opening for receiving a nipple of a retractor blade. The connector also includes a retainer pivotally attached to the body member between an open position and a closed position. A lock mechanism locks the retainer in the closed position so that the nipple of the retractor blade is locked in the connector.

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