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Matthew P. Gephart0
Phillip J. Berman0
Date of Patent
July 26, 2011
0Patent Application Number
115392240
Date Filed
October 6, 2006
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Patent abstract
A retraction apparatus and method are disclosed that provide optimized access to a surgical site. In one form, a retraction frame has a retraction opening with two sets of blades operating therein. The blades are used to sequentially retract the tissue from about an incision. The sequential retraction of the blades generates only narrow gaps between the blades so that tissue and blood encroachment during the surgical procedure are minimized.
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