Patent ID: 9138218
Filing Date: 2015-09-22
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A surgical stay, comprising: a handleless, elastic elastomeric band comprising an elongated body having a first end and an outermost width along a substantial portion of its length, with substantially all of the elongated body having a configuration for engagement with a surgical retractor frame; a tissue retention member comprising a tissue engaging portion and an anchor portion, the anchor portion being at least partially embedded within the first end of the elastomeric band such that the tissue engaging portion extends outwardly relative to the first end, wherein the band is handleless in that the elongated body is devoid of an enlarged width portion having a width that is greater than the outermost width of the elongated body in the vicinity of the tissue retention member and anchor portion such that the entire length of the elongated body has a width that is less than or equal to the outermost width; and a plurality of hubs disposed along at least part of the length of the body with at least one hub being disposed adjacent the first end of the band and with each hub having a surgical retractor frame engagement surface.