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Lateral retractor system and methods of use

  • US 10,299,777 B2
  • Filed: 03/14/2018
  • Issued: 05/28/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/31/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A surgical retractor comprising:

  • a retractor body;

    a first armature pivotably coupled to the retractor body at a first pivot point, the first armature including gear teeth proximate the first pivot point, and the first armature rotatable between a first closed position and a first open position;

    a second armature pivotably coupled to the retractor body at a second pivot point spaced apart from the first pivot point, the second armature including gear teeth proximate the second pivot point, and the second armature rotatable between a second closed position and a second open position;

    a translatable armature disposed between the first pivot point and the second pivot point, the translatable armature translatable between a third closed position and a third open position;

    a first actuator coupled to the retractor body and aligned with the translatable armature, the first actuator coupled to a central drive mechanism operable by the first actuator to simultaneously engage the gear teeth of each of the first armature and the second armature to move the first armature and the second armature independent of the translatable armature; and

    a second actuator coupled to the retractor body and rotatable to linearly translate the translatable armature.

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