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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 08, 1994
Filed:
Aug. 28, 1992
Victor B Agbodoe, Boston, MA (US);
Edward L Gallini, Marion, MA (US);
Robert E David, Duxbury, MA (US);
Codman & Shurtleff, Inc., Randolph, MA (US);
Abstract
A swivel ring surgical retractor in a generally circular form is disclosed. The retractor has a fixed portion which is attached to the operating table or other support and a portion which can swivel in relationship to the fixed portion. The swivel portion is attached to the fixed portion of the retractor with a threaded shaft which forces two sunburst clamping inserts into engagement to secure the swivel portion to the fixed portion. The swivel portion can be adjusted or removed from the fixed portion by unthreading the shaft to disengage the sunburst clamping inserts to adjust the position of the swivel portion or to remove the swivel portion from the fixed portion.