Surgical retractor with attachment

Details Surgical retractor with attachment Surgical retractor with attachment

2008-07-08

2008-07-08

O'Connor, Cary E (Department: 3732)

Surgery

Specula

Retractor

C600S210000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07396328

ABSTRACT:
A retractor configured for anchorage to the acetabular area of the hip bone via a bendable pin, such that the bent pin retains the retractor in a selected position. The retractor includes a site anchor portion, with a spacer portion extending upward from a leading end of the site anchor portion. At least one retainer track is affixed to the spacer portion, the track being configured to closely receive the bendable pin. The leading end of the site anchor portion is preferably angled and serrated. The site anchor portion preferably has a curved configuration for use in resting the leading end of the site anchor portion substantially along an outer portion of a rim of the acetabulum. The retractor may be provided with an extension portion. The extension portion is preferably angled and serrated.

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