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Method and apparatus for creating a working opening through an incision

  • US 20040092799A1
  • Filed: 09/23/2003
  • Published: 05/13/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/04/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A surgical retractor system for creating an opening through an incision in a patient comprising:

  • a drive mechanism having a first housing and a second housing, said first housing being moveable relative to said second housing; and

    a first retractor blade and a second retractor blade, each of said first and second retractor blades having a first end, a second end, and a retractor body extending therebetween, said first end of said first retractor blade being detachably mounted to said first housing and said first end of said second retractor blade being detachably mounted to said second housing.

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