Reconfigurable and self-retaining surgical retractor

Details Reconfigurable and self-retaining surgical retractor Reconfigurable and self-retaining surgical retractor

1999-03-23

1999-09-14

Hirsch, Paul J.

Surgery

Specula

Retractor

600206, A61B 1702

Patent

active

059514671

ABSTRACT:
A surgical retractor frame that is easily reconfigurable and self-maintaining in a desired position. The surgical retractor frame is formed from first and second rigid frame portions that are easily adjusted to various desired configurations. The first and second portions cooperate to define a support adapted to surround a surgical field and operable to releasably receive a plurality of surgical stays for temporary retraction of tissue during a surgical procedure. A malleable connector secures the first frame portion to the second frame portion, and permits the frame portions to be moved relative to one another to permit adjustment and proper positioning of the frame relative to the surgical field. The connector is a preferably a plastic coated wire that is adhesively affixed to the first and second frame portions.

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