<p>A retractor having a pair of blades is disclosed. A ring having an opening is attached to one end of the blades. The blades define a channel therebetween. The blades may be pivotally coupled to the ring. The retractor may have at least two conditions. In a first condition, the retractor is insertable through an incision in a patient's skin to an operative site. In a second condition, the retractor may be manipulated for retracting tissue surrounding the operative site. Instruments, prostheses, or tissue may be inserted or removed through the channel of the retractor.</p>
申请公布号
WO2008136802(A1)
申请公布日期
2008.11.13
申请号
WO2007US12246
申请日期
2007.05.23
申请人
K2M, INC.;STRAUSS, KEVIN, R.;GOREK, JOSEF;MCCLINTOCK, LARRY;KOSTUIK, JOHN
发明人
STRAUSS, KEVIN, R.;GOREK, JOSEF;MCCLINTOCK, LARRY;KOSTUIK, JOHN