Surgical retractor systems and illuminated cannulae

Details Surgical retractor systems and illuminated cannulae Surgical retractor systems and illuminated cannulae

2004-12-17

2009-02-17

Rodriguez, Cris L (Department: 3732)

Surgery

Specula

Retractor

C600S232000, C600S233000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07491168

ABSTRACT:
This invention includes surgical retractors that comprise an expandable frame that includes at least two base components, a connector, and at least two retractor blades attached to the expandable frame. Also included are surgical retractors that comprise a housing component that includes a cylindrical portion and a contiguous blade portion, assemblies comprising a surgical retractor assembled to at least one obtruator, illuminated surgical cannulas, and methods of using the same during a surgical procedure.

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