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Surgical access system and related methods

  • US 7,785,253 B1
  • Filed: 01/31/2006
  • Issued: 08/31/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/31/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for accessing a surgical target site, comprising:

  • a handle assembly including a first arm member hingedly coupled to a second arm member, said first arm member having a first recess formed within a distal end thereof, said second arm member having a second recess formed within a distal end thereof;

    a first elongated extension member removably coupled to said first arm member, said first elongated extension member having a post extending from a proximal end of said first elongated extension member, said post being received within said first recess to removably couple said first elongated extension member and said first arm member;

    a second elongated extension member removably coupled to said second arm member, said second elongated extension member having a post extending from a proximal end of said second elongated extension member, said post being received within said second recess to removably couple said second elongated extension member and said second arm member;

    a plurality of blade holder assemblies slideably and rotatably coupled to said first and second elongated extension members, said first and second elongated extension members having a generally circular cross-section to enable the rotation of said blade holder assemblies; and

    a plurality of blades, each of said blades configured to be coupled to one of said blade holder assemblies while in a closed position and thereafter selectively opened to create a customized operative corridor to said surgical target site.

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