Lit retractor

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2008-05-13

2008-05-13

Robert, Eduardo C. (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Specula

Retractor

Reexamination Certificate

active

07371213

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for illuminated retraction of a surgical cavity includes a surgical retractor having a generally tubular body forming a cannula insertable into a surgical cavity. The cannula has an inner surface defining a passage from a first end to a second end and an outer surface for abutting the margins of the surgical cavity. A light conduit includes a light emitting end for positioning adjacent to the passage to direct light into the passage.

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