Patent ID: 6382211
Filing Date: 2002-05-07
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
An incrementally and automatically adjustable surgical device (110) comprising:an elongate liner (112) of elastomeric material open at opposed ends; a first resilient ring (120) secured around one of said ends (112b) deformable into an oblong shape for insertion with a portion of said liner (112) into a wound and formed to expand against the inner edge of the wound; and a second resilient ring (118) secured around the other of said liner ends (112a) and formed with an oblate cross-section having opposed chordal surfaces (118a, 118b) for enabling the gripping and rolling of a remaining portion of said liner (112) in increments on itself and against the outer edge of the wound, whereby the liner length may be adjusted in increments before placement in the wound and automatically adjustable lengthwise after placement.