Patent ID: 8382048
Filing Date: 2013-02-26
Classification: A61B,F16M

Abstract:
1. Surgical holding arm, comprising: a plurality of holding arm members coupled to one another, a tensioning device for tensioning the holding arm members against one another, the tensioning device comprising a tensioning element passing through the holding arm members, a tensioning member coupled to a proximal end of the tensioning element, and a proximal tensioning part, the tensioning member adapted to be rotated about an axis of rotation extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the tensioning element, and a movement limiting device for limiting movement of the tensioning member relative to the proximal tensioning part, the movement limiting device comprising a least one stop for interacting with correspondingly designed stop surfaces on the tensioning member for defining at least one of an operative position, an adjusting position, and a cleaning position when in contact with the tensioning member, wherein: