Patent ID: 8882661
Filing Date: 2014-11-11
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A surgical retractor, comprising: a housing configured to include a plurality of sections and a plurality of sides, wherein at least one of the sides is completely open at at least one point along at least one of the sides such that two of the sections are completely uncoupled, wherein each section is configured to accommodate placement of at least one blade; a blade holding mechanism configured to secure the at least one blade within said housing; a translation mechanism configured to provide translation movement of at least one of the sections, wherein the two completely uncoupled sections do not include the translation mechanism therebetween, wherein said translation mechanism further comprises a detractor assembly configured to translate at least one of said plurality of sections; and a rotation mechanism comprising a gear drive assembly configured to provide rotation movement of at least one blade, said drive gear assembly further comprising: