Apparatus and method for surgery is disclosed which includes a retractor having a substantially planar base defining an opening for overlying an operative site on a patient. The retractor base comprises a frame structure defining an opening for effecting a surgical procedure therethrough; and at least one suture mount disposed adjacent a peripheral portion of the frame structure, the suture mount including a coil spring configured to retain a suture end portion therein.
申请公布号
CA2508367(C)
申请公布日期
2006.11.28
申请号
CA19972508367
申请日期
1997.04.16
申请人
UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORPORATION
发明人
RATCLIFF, KEITH;FARASCIONI, DAVID;NICHOLAS, DAVID A.;HINCHLIFFE, PETER W. J.;ARANYI, CATHY;SHERTS, CHARLES R.