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Wound retractor

  • US 9,241,697 B2
  • Filed: 06/19/2014
  • Issued: 01/26/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/10/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A retraction device for retracting an incision in a body wall, the retraction device comprising:

  • a first, distal retention ring;

    a second, proximal retention ring;

    a circumferential, tubular sheath coupled to the first and second retention rings, the sheath having a lumen;

    a plurality of tensioning straps, each of the plurality of straps being coupled to the distal retention ring and extending proximally through the lumen of the sheath and the proximal retention ring; and

    a proximal lock ring being sized and configured to capture the straps between an inner surface of the proximal retention ring and an outer surface of the lock ring, the lock ring being adapted to be positioned within a lumen of the proximal retention ring with the straps exiting between the proximal retention ring and the lock ring,wherein the straps being adapted to be pulled proximally to achieve appropriate tension and subsequent retraction of the incision, andthe lock ring responding to the tension of the straps by wedging against the inner surface of the proximal retention ring and substantially preventing the straps from slipping distally between the lock ring and the proximal retention ring.

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