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Surgical hand access apparatus

  • US 20050222582A1
  • Filed: 04/05/2005
  • Published: 10/06/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/05/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A surgical access apparatus, which comprises:

  • an inner member adapted for insertion through an opening within body tissue for positioning within the body;

    at least one tensioning element extending from the inner member; and

    an outer member for positioning outside the body, the outer member including a first element and a second element, the second element operatively connected to the at least one tensioning element and adapted for rotational movement relative to the first member to cause retraction of tissue defining the opening within the body.

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