Tissue retractor retention band

Details Tissue retractor retention band Tissue retractor retention band

1999-05-17

2000-07-18

Smith, Jeffrey A.

Surgery

Specula

Retractor

600231, 600233, 128880, A61B 1702

Patent

active

060900431

ABSTRACT:
A surgical stay including a hook, a handle and an elastomeric band. The hook has a tissue engaging portion and is retained by the handle such that the tissue engaging portion extends from a first end of the handle. A handle end of the band is retained by a second end of the handle. The band has a longitudinal body and at least one hub disposed around the body. The hub has a generally flat engagement surface facing the handle.

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