Patent ID: 9089299
Filing Date: 2015-07-28
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A retractor system comprising: a spreader bar; a first positioning assembly adapted to secure a first retractor blade, the first positioning assembly including a first lateral positioning assembly configured to facilitate movement of the first positioning assembly laterally along at least a first portion of a length of the spreader bar, the first positioning assembly further including a first angular positioning assembly configured to facilitate angular adjustment of the first retractor blade relative to the spreader bar; a second positioning assembly adapted to secure a second retractor blade, the second positioning assembly including a second lateral positioning assembly to facilitate movement of the second positioning assembly laterally along at least a second portion of the length of the spreader bar, the second positioning assembly further including a second angular positioning assembly configured to facilitate angular adjustment of the second retractor blade relative to the spreader bar; wherein the first and second positioning assemblies are configured to facilitate independent angular and lateral movement of the first and second retractor blades with respect to each other; and wherein said first and second angular positioning assemblies include a rotatable threaded post and a moveable arm engageably mounted to said threaded post for conjoint movement therewith, wherein rotation of said threaded post adjusts the angular position of the respective retractor blade.