Surgery – Specula – Retractor
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-19
2011-07-19
Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)
Surgery
Specula
Retractor
C600S210000, C600S225000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07981030
ABSTRACT:
Methods and devices for performing percutaneous surgery in a patient are provided. A retractor includes a working channel formed by a first portion coupled to a second portion. The first and second portions are movable relative to one another from an unexpanded configuration to an expanded configuration to increase the size of the working channel along the length of the working channel while minimizing trauma to skin and tissue.
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Foley Kevin T.
Lim Roy
Roehm III Thomas E.
Smith Maurice M.
Merene Jan Christopher
Robert Eduardo C
Warsaw Orthopedic Inc.
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