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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8152720 | Retracto component system and method of using same A blade assembly has a blade body and a blade body surround. A retractor attachment structure is attached to the blade body at the first end portion thereof extending from an exterior surface thereof. The retractor attachment structure is configured for having one o... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8114018 | Adjustable line and net retractors Devices for use during surgical or non-surgical procedures can move items from the field of view or work space. Retraction of items during any surgical or non-surgical procedure moves the items from the field of view or work space. The flexibility and compactness of... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8062217 | Surgical retractor with removable blades and method of use Disclosed herein are various embodiments that related to a surgical retractor. In certain embodiments, the retractor may include a blade holder with a single blade tilting mechanism capable of adjusting the angle of a plurality of pivoting blades relative to the bla... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8043212 | Methods for treating cervical vertebrae through an access device A method for providing treatment at or near a cervical region of the spine of a patient is provided. An incision is formed in the skin of a patient above the cervical region. An elongate body is inserted into the patient through the incision, the elongate body havin... | 10/25/2011 |
| 7918792 | Surgical retractor for use with minimally invasive spinal stabilization systems and methods of minimally invasive surgery A surgical retractor for use with a spinal stabilization system including a plurality of bone anchors and a plurality of anchor extensions. The surgical retractor includes a frame positionable between a first anchor extension connected to a first bone anchor implant... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7803176 | Sternal closure clamp device A sternal closure clamp device for securing and retaining longitudinally divided halves of a sternum, the device having four laterally extending engagement members that are positioned in inter-rib spaces on both sides of the sternum. The engagement members are conne... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7625339 | Retractor blade extender tower A blade extending tower for setting blade depth on retractors having telescoping or extending blades. The blade extending tower features a base, a column extending from the base, and mating features on the column configured to engage the blades of a retractor to ext... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7330236 | Exposure apparatus, and device manufacturing method using the same Disclosed is an exposure apparatus having a specific structure that includes a cold trap plate for attracting contaminant substances which might cause a decrease of reflectance of a mirror when adhered thereto, and a radiation shield member for preventing excessive ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7311662 | Illuminated retractor for use in connection with harvesting a blood vessel from the arm An illuminated surgical retractor for defining and illuminating a subcutaneous surgical field in the space near a vessel (such as the radial artery or the basilic vein) during a procedure for harvesting the vessel, wherein the illuminated surgical retractor includes... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7294103 | Retractor with inflatable blades A surgical retractor is configured to provide surgical access in thoracic surgery, for example through an intercostal incision. The surgical retractor includes at least one inflated or inflatable member to cushion the ribs and surrounding tissue from injury or traum... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7288065 | Access platform for internal mammary dissection An access platform having a first and a second blade interconnected to a spreader member that laterally drives the blades apart or together and a sternal pad interconnected to a blade. The superior blade is preferably pivotally coupled to the spreader member such th... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7270632 | Surgical retractor having lifting capability A surgical retractor includes a pair of small grips that are disposed at the ends of arms that can be moved toward or away from each other. The grips engage and separate the sides of an incision that has been made in a patient. A lifting mechanism that can be attach... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7261689 | Pivotal and illuminated saphenous vein retractor with tapered design An illuminated surgical retractor for defining and illuminating a subcutaneous surgical field in the space near a vessel (such as the saphenous vein or radial artery) during a procedure for harvesting the vessel, wherein the illuminated surgical retractor includes a... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7226451 | Minimally invasive access device and method A device that provides access to a surgical location within a patient has an elongate body that has a proximal end, a distal end, and an inner surface. The inner surface defines a passage that extends through the elongate body. The elongate body is capable of having... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7217240 | Heart stabilizer A heart stabilizer that may include a wrist which couples an end effector to a first linkage. The end effector and wrist may be inserted through an incision in the chest of a patient to assist in performing a minimally invasive coronary procedure. The wrist provides... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7204824 | Medical liquid delivery device Disclosed herein are novel liquid delivery catheters, and methods and kits implementing the same. The disclosed catheters are particularly useful for localized delivery of a liquid caustic agent to treat various defects associated with malformations and injuries res... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7195592 | Surgical retractor apparatus for use with a surgical port An improved surgical retraction apparatus (and corresponding method of operation) includes a plurality of rigid retraction members disposed about a central axis that move radially with respect to the central axis between a closed state and an open state. In the clos... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7191683 | Swivel retractor blade assembly A retractor clamp assembly includes a clamp positionable about a support ring. A retractor shaft extends from the clamp and has a connector at the end with a retractor blade connected thereto by a stem. The connector is preferably equipped with a first slot limiting... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7150714 | Minimally invasive surgical spinal exposure system A minimally invasive retractor system is shown which has a support frame having two opposing pairs of horizontally oriented sides. The sides of the frame can be adjusted to vary an interior space of the frame. Four retractor blades are mounted on the frame for engag... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7147599 | Surgical retractor with improved arms A surgical retractor comprising a laterally extending rack having a first arm connected to the rack spaced from a movable second arm connected to the rack. In the preferred embodiment, the first and second arms have first segments connected to the rack connected to ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7144368 | Guided retractor and methods of use The present invention provides methods and apparatus in which a surgical retractor comprises a plurality of mechanically coupled tissue retaining walls that are guided into position along one or more guides previously implanted into the patient. The walls are prefer... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7125379 | Surgical support arm docking apparatus An assembly for exchanging retractor support arms within a retractor support clamp. The assembly includes a main body having a surface defining a cavity extending into the main body from a first end. A support arm having an end portion with a substantially complimen... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7097616 | Surgical clamp A surgical joint includes a first clamping member for engaging a first support member and a second clamping member for engaging a second support member. The first clamping member includes a clamping bore wherein the first support member is positionable within the cl... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7052457 | Self-retaining retractor A disclosed retraction device for gynecological surgery on a patient comprises, in one embodiment according to the invention, a frame hinged on a handle, the frame comprising a track; and at least one retractor slidably mounted on the track by a jig that does not co... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7033361 | Tibial cutting guide having variable adjustment A method and a device for positioning a cutting guide for cutting a bone such as the tibia has a first elongated member having a longitudinally extended threaded surface. A second member is provided for receiving the first member. The second member includes an adjus... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6997872 | Variable force surgical retractor assembly A surgical retractor assembly for providing a generally constant retracting force at a fixation site on a patient despite possible movements of the fixation site during application of the retracting force. The retractor assembly comprises a support structure engagin... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6994669 | Apparatus and method for cardiac surgery The invention provides a stabilizer having a foot to stabilize a patient's heart. The stabilizer has a first foot which is larger than a second foot. The first foot has lateral surfaces which are used to retract other parts of the heart while contact surfaces stabil... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6974412 | Cam-wedge locking mechanism The present invention is a mechanism for releasing a positioning device from a locked position. The positioning device has a moveable wedge urged against a rotatable cammed member which permits rotatable travel of the cammed member in only one direction. The releasi... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6945933 | Instruments and methods for minimally invasive tissue retraction and surgery Methods and devices retract tissue for minimally invasive surgery in a patient. A retractor includes a working channel formed by a first portion and a second portion. The first and second portions are movable relative to one another from a first configuration for in... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6932764 | Multipurpose circular retractor A multipurpose retractor is disclosed for use in surgical operations. The retractor can also be used as a speculum. The retractor is made from metal plates, springs, strings, hinges, rods and a worm gear system. The retractor can expand from having a very small diam... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6817972 | Heart stabilizer A heart stabilizer that may include a wrist which couples an end effector to a first linkage. The end effector and wrist may be inserted through an incision in the chest of a patient to assist in performing a minimally invasive coronary procedure. The wrist provides... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6817978 | Illuminated retractor for use in connection with harvesting a blood vessel from the arm An illuminated surgical retractor for defining and illuminating a subcutaneous surgical field in the space near a vessel (such as the radial artery or the basilic vein) during a procedure for harvesting the vessel, wherein the illuminated surgical retractor includes... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6805666 | Pivotal and illuminated saphenous vein retractor with tapered design An illuminated surgical retractor for defining and illuminating a subcutaneous surgical field in the space near a vessel (such as the saphenous vein or radial artery) during a procedure for harvesting the vessel, wherein the illuminated surgical retractor includes a... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6730021 | Tissue spreader with force measurement, force indication or force limitation A retractor with devices that allow a surgeon to control the amount of retractor force. The retractor may include a first blade and a second blade. The second blade can be moved by a gear mechanism. A torque measuring device, force measuring device and/or slip clutc... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6659944 | Table mounted retractor A method for performing surgery on a shoulder joint utilizes one positionable support arm attached to a retractor support apparatus. The method includes incising a patient to expose the shoulder joint. After exposing the shoulder joint, the humeral ball i... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6558318 | Endoscopic retraction method A method for manipulating a tissue structure within a thoracic cavity of a patient includes the step of providing a tissue positioning tool having a shaft, a tool support apparatus and a tissue supporting member releasably connectable to the shaft. The to... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6558319 | Heart stabilizer apparatus Methods and apparatus are described to manipulate the position of the heart to provide surgical access to lateral and posterior portions of the heart. A jack apparatus connected to a surgical retractor can be positioned in the surgical cavity to produce a... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6551242 | Retractor-mounted coronary stabilizer An apparatus for stabilizing a predetermined area on a heart or other organ of a patient to enable a surgical procedure, the apparatus comprising a bifurcated member having two elongated prongs and an elongated handle segment pivotably attached to the bif... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6500116 | Surgical retractor having improved blades The present invention relates to surgical retractors having improved blades for use, on the retractor and devices for stabilizing a predetermined area of the body during a surgical procedure, more particularly to surgical retractors and stabilizing device... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6478733 | Stabilizing device having a removable portion The present invention relates to a stabilizer that immobilizes tissue at a surgical site wherein the device includes a stabilizer having a base portion with elongate extending members that surround the sides of an aperture area and an end portion which is... | 11/12/2002 |
