Surgical retractor

Details Surgical retractor Surgical retractor

1998-07-13

2000-02-29

Hirsch, Paul J.

Surgery

Specula

Retractor

600228, A61B 1702

Patent

active

060303409

ABSTRACT:
A surgical retractor assembly is provided comprising a frame having first and second portions, a first hook member supported on the frame, a second hook member supported on the frame and movable with respect to the frame, a ring member removably mounted on the frame and configured to engage at least one surgical instrument for use in performing a surgical procedure, and a frame support supporting the frame. The frame support is adapted to retain the first portion of the frame in a selected raised position with respect to the second portion of the frame. The frame support preferably comprises an elongated shaft having a locking mechanism for locking the frame in the selected raised position.

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