Surgery – Specula – Retractor
Patent
1997-04-25
2000-03-07
Smith, Jeffrey A.
Surgery
Specula
Retractor
600210, 600235, A61B 1700
Patent
active
060333626
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a surgical retractor that 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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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Smith Jeffrey A.
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