Surgical retractor

Details Surgical retractor Surgical retractor

2002-09-16

2010-06-15

Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Specula

Retractor

C128S852000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07736308

ABSTRACT:
A surgical retractor immobilizes tissue at a surgical site. A preferred embodiment of the retractor is used during minimally invasive direct coronary bypass procedures to arrest movement of the grafting site while the heart continues pumping. Tape or thread can be used to connect the artery to the retractor with a holder.

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