Surgical access instrument

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2009-02-27

2011-11-22

Rodriguez, Cris L (Department: 3732)

Surgery

Specula

Retractor

C600S232000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08062218

ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of the invention include instruments and methods for providing surgical access to a surgical site. Some embodiments include a flexible arm that adjustably holds a retractor blade to enable access to the surgical site.

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