Spring jaw retraction device

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A - Human Necessities

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B

A61B 17/02 (2006.01) A61B 17/04 (2006.01) A61B 17/94 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2717116

A retraction assembly is provided for retracting body tissue away from an operative site. The retraction device generally includes a first jaw and a second jaw connected by a biasing member. The biasing member urges distal ends of the first and second jaws together to grasp the body tissue. An anchoring assembly is connected to the retraction device for reposition the grasped target body tissue away from the operative site. The anchoring assembly includes a surgical needle and a length of suture material attached to the retraction device. There is also provided an applicator instrument having a hollow outer tube for receipt of the retraction device and to position and advance the retraction device over the body tissue. A pusher is provided and is movable within the hollow outer tube, and engageable with the retraction device, to force the retraction device out of the hollow outer tube and about the body tissue.

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