Surgical clamp

Details Surgical clamp Surgical clamp

2006-08-29

2006-08-29

Robert, Eduardo C. (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Specula

Retractor

Reexamination Certificate

active

07097616

ABSTRACT:
A surgical joint includes a first clamping member for engaging a first support member and a second clamping member for engaging a second support member. The first clamping member includes a clamping bore wherein the first support member is positionable within the clamping bore. The second clamping member includes a socket wherein the second support member is positionable within the socket. A shaft is disposed through the first clamping member and is in communication with the second clamping member. An actuating mechanism is coupled to the shaft wherein the actuating mechanism is positionable to force the first clamping member frictionally engages the first support member and the second clamping member frictionally engages the second support member.

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