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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 04, 2014
Filed:
Mar. 07, 2007
Robert J. Jones, Austin, TX (US);
Kameron S. Ely, Cedar Park, TX (US);
Robert J. Jones, Austin, TX (US);
Kameron S. Ely, Cedar Park, TX (US);
Zimmer Spine, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
Retractor for insertion in an incision of a patient includes a frame defining a central opening and a reference plane, and at least one blade disposed within the central opening. The blade operatively coupled to the frame by a support structure for movement in a first direction generally laterally with the reference plane between an unretracted position and a retracted position, a second direction at an angle extending through and relative to the reference plane for adjustment of the blade depth, and a third direction rotationally relative to the reference plane. Additionally, the frame includes a track in mating relationship with the support structure for sliding movement therebetween in a defined relationship relative to the reference plane. Retractor assembly includes the retractor as previously described, in combination with an adjustment tool or an insertion tool.