Surgery – Truss – Perineal
Patent
1991-05-24
1995-03-28
Apley, Richard J.
Surgery
Truss
Perineal
55031, 5658, 2483161, 403256, A61B 1702
Patent
active
054007720
ABSTRACT:
A retractor apparatus having a hollow rod member and a clamping device is provided. Support members are adjustably secured to the hollow rod member. The clamping device includes a first member having a first clamping portion and a second member having a second clamping portion. The second member is pivotally attached to the first member. When the second member is pivoted into a clamping position with the first member, the first and second portions clamp a side rail of an operating table. A tightening mechanism retains the first and second clamping portions in the clamping position. The first member has a passage for receiving the hollow rod member.
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Bolduc Lee
LeVahn Bruce A.
Apley Richard J.
Maraglio Donna L.
Minnesota Scientific, Inc.
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