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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 13, 2017
Filed:
Aug. 28, 2015
Bhdl Holdings, Llc, Atlanta, GA (US);
Bradley A. Heiges, Savannah, GA (US);
David D. Lane, II, Atlanta, GA (US);
BHDL Holdings, LLC, Atlanta, GA (US);
Abstract
A retractor having an elongate body that provides access to a surgical location within a patient. The elongate body includes a plurality of segments that are connected to one another through a plurality of ratcheting mechanisms. The ratcheting mechanisms permit relative movement of the segments with respect to one another when expander dilators are inserted within the retractor. The segments are surrounded and retained by a resilient elastomeric sleeve or bands. The distal end surfaces of the segments include thin edges that are configured to mobilize, dissect, split and retract the terminal tissues in the surgical area. The retractor is used in conjunction with a resilient elastomeric pad that is affixed to the patient and firmly engages the outer surface of the elongate body to thereby anchor the retractor to the patient. A separate anchoring device can be used to connect the retractor to the pad.