Patent ID: 8920316
Filing Date: 2014-12-30
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A modular retractor illumination system comprising: a blade retractor; and a blade insert illuminator system releasably coupled with the blade retractor, the blade insert illuminator system including a light input element, at least one light conduit section, and a light output element with one or more light output structures, wherein the at least one light conduit section is disposed between the light input element and the light output element, wherein the light input element, at least one light conduit section, and the light output element are releasably engaged together so as to maintain a secure optical connection therethrough, and wherein at least one releasable engagement is disposed over the blade retractor, and wherein the at least one light conduit section and a portion of the light output element act as waveguides with light passing therethrough by total internal reflection.