Patent ID: 8568307
Filing Date: 2013-10-29
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A device for enabling hands free use of a balfour retractor blade comprising: an elongated element having a proximal end and a distal end; a curved blade mounted on the distal end of the elongated element, said curved blade projecting substantially orthogonally relative to the elongated element; an intermediate portion extending from the proximal end to the distal end, said intermediate portion having a predetermined width with an elongated slot being formed therein; a self retaining adaptor having a free end and a secured end, said secured end including a projection extending therefrom for positioning within the elongated slot in the intermediate portion, said self retaining adaptor projecting substantially orthogonally relative to the elongated element and in the same direction as the curved blade; and a retaining means operatively attached to the projection for mounting said secured end of the self retaining adaptor in a fixed position relative to the intermediate portion; a distal end of the free end of the self retaining adaptor includes an aperture formed therein for securing a predetermined weight for enabling the hands free use of the balfour retractor blade.