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2007-03-27

2007-03-27

O'Connor, Cary E. (Department: 3732)

Surgery

Specula

Retractor

C600S208000, C600S206000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10635909

ABSTRACT:
A wound retractor comprises a retracting member for insertion into a wound opening and a proximal member for location member for location externally of a wound opening. The proximal member is movable relative to the retracing member to shorten the axial extent of the retracting member to laterally retract a wound opening. The retracted wound opening is retracted by a seal which is integral with the retractor.

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