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Retractor

  • US 8,012,088 B2
  • Filed: 08/20/2007
  • Issued: 09/06/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/14/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A medical device, comprising:

  • a retracting sleeve comprising a distal portion for insertion through an incision made in a patient, and a proximal portion for extending from the incision and outside of the patient;

    a resilient distal ring member fixedly coupled to a distal end portion of the retracting sleeve;

    a nonresilient proximal assembly coupled to the proximal portion of the retracting sleeve, the extent of the retracting sleeve between the distal ring and the proximal assembly being adjustable such that the proximal assembly is configured to contact different portions of the retracting sleeve, said contact between the retracting sleeve and the proximal assembly occurring within a radially inwardly protruding portion of the proximal assembly; and

    a sealing device coupled to the proximal assembly.

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