Patent ID: 6428473
Filing Date: 2002-08-06
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
An illuminated retractor for use in a patient comprising:a handle member having a first end portion and a second end portion; a first elongate section having a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, an operating channel extending lengthwise therealong and an inner surface extending from the generally closed distal end portion to near the open proximal end portion, an illumination connector having a connector thereon and at least one rod member for interconnecting the handle member to the first elongate section such that said handle member forms an obtuse angle with said first elongate section; a second elongate section having a proximal end portion, a distal end portion and a shaft shaped portion extending proximally from the proximal end portion, wherein said distal end portion of said second elongate section is releasably connected to said first elongate section such that said first and second elongate sections are substantially aligned, the second elongate section defining an illumination output member.