RETRACTOR FOR SURGICAL PURPOSES

摘要

1. Retractor hook of light-conducting material for surgical purposes, comprising a hook blade which has a light emitting surface which may be directed towards a wound area, which is so structured as to pass at least partially below the limiting angle of total reflection, and a handle which is connected to the retractor blade, and a coupling member for mechanical and optical connection of a fibre or fluid light conductor characterized in that the handle (2) is of hollow construction and the cavity (9) so formed has a locator (3) for the light conductor as well as a connector (6) receiving its light emitting extremity.