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US9402535B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9402535-B2 |
| Application number | US-201313925145-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jun 24, 2013 |
| Priority date | Dec 18, 2009 |
| Publication date | Aug 2, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2016 |
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A self-retaining neural retraction clip, preferably having controlled retraction level and an off-set retraction means. This device can reduce operative site clutter to enhance disc access while providing consistent and stable dural retraction.
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We claim: 1. A neural tissue retractor comprising: a) first and second legs, each leg having an inner portion, an outer portion, an inner surface and an outer surface, b) a curved intermediate section connecting the inner portions of the first and second legs to provide compression and expansion, c) first and second feet respectively extending outward from the outer portions of the first and second legs, wherein the feet extend away from each other, d) a retractor shield connected to the curved intermediate section, wherein the first foot extends outwardly with respect to the inner and outer portions of the first leg, wherein the second foot extends outwardly with respect to the inner and outer portions of the second leg, wherein the first foot extends outwardly with respect to the inner and outer surfaces of the first leg, wherein the second foot extends outwardly with respect to the inner and outer surfaces of the second leg, and wherein the retractor shield contacts only the curved intermediate section.
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- A61B17/0218Primary
for minimally invasive surgery (A61B17/0281, A61B17/0469, A61B17/12013, A61B17/1285, A61B17/29, A61B17/320016 take precedence) · CPC title
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Devices for opening or enlarging the visual field, e.g. of a tube of the body · CPC title
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- What does patent US9402535B2 cover?
- A self-retaining neural retraction clip, preferably having controlled retraction level and an off-set retraction means. This device can reduce operative site clutter to enhance disc access while providing consistent and stable dural retraction.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Depuy Synthes Products Llc, Depuy Synthes Products Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B17/0218. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Aug 02 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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