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Patent Inventor Names
Eric F. Dahlinger0
Sanford S. Kunkel0
Date of Patent
May 27, 2008
Patent Application Number
10426213
Date Filed
April 30, 2003
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Patent abstract
A portal device maintains an opening in the skin of a patient to allow for the passage of surgical device therethrough. Tabs disposed at one end of the portal device may be used to resist removal of the device, retract soft tissue from the operative site, and seal the opening to prevent the escape of gases or liquids.
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