A surgical retractor assembly that utilizes a tubular shaft and a connection nub. A pivot joint connects one end of the tubular shaft to the connection nub. The pivot joint enables the connection nub to move relative the tubular shaft along a path that is coplanar to the axis of the tubular shaft. Together, the tubular shaft and the connection nub create an elongated element that can be introduced into a small incision. A retractor blade is provided. A bearing joint extends from the retractor blade. The retractor blade and bearing joint are introduced into a surgical site independent of the elongated element. Within the surgical site, the connection nub interconnects with the bearing joint, therein joining the retractor blade to the tubular shaft and a handle.
申请公布号
EP2124757(B1)
申请公布日期
2016.10.05
申请号
EP20070712224
申请日期
2007.02.15
申请人
MARTENS, ANDRÉ GHISLAIN ANNIE;EPSTEIN, STEPHEN, TODD;SINISI, JOHN JAY
发明人
MARTENS, ANDRÉ GHISLAIN ANNIE;EPSTEIN, STEPHEN, TODD;SINISI, JOHN JAY;VANERMEN, HUGO KAREL I