Surgical retractor

Details Surgical retractor Surgical retractor

1997-12-19

1999-10-19

Hirsch, Paul J.

Surgery

Specula

Retractor

600228, A61B 1702

Patent

active

059679743

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, 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 two elongated shafts having locking mechanisms for locking the frame in the selected raised position.

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