RETRACTOR WITH INTERCHANGEABLE RETRACTOR BLADES

摘要

The invention relates to a retractor (10) for use during a medical procedure to provide a clear view of the field of the procedure. The retractor comprises a handle (12) having first (24) and second (38) coupling mechanisms, one of which (24) may be used interchangeably with different surgical retractor blades, and the other (38) which may be used to coupled a secondary surgical instrument, such as a light pipe or endoscope, to the handle.