Organ stabilizer and method

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2005-02-01

2005-02-01

Robert, Eduardo C. (Department: 3732)

Surgery

Specula

Retractor

C600S210000, C403S090000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06849044

ABSTRACT:
An organ-stabilizing element is covered with a layer of textile material such as cloth to enhance slip-free engagement with an organ such as a beating heart during surgery thereon. The organ-stabilizing element is supported on a stacked structure of successive ball elements and rings that can be selectively flexible or rigid in response to tensioning of a flexible cable within a central bore of the structure.

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