Surgery – Specula – Retractor
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-19
2011-07-19
Barrett, Thomas C (Department: 3775)
Surgery
Specula
Retractor
Reexamination Certificate
active
07981031
ABSTRACT:
A surgical access device includes a proximal frame of fixed construction and a plurality of tissue engaging blades connected to the frame. The plurality of tissue engaging blades may include a first blade that is rotatable, independent of other blades, about an axis that is oriented approximately parallel to a plane defined by the proximal frame.
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Brideau Holly
Drzyzga Anne
Dziedzic Sara
Frasier William
Marchek Connie
Araj Michael J
Barrett Thomas C
DePuy Spine, Inc.
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