Apparatus for retaining otherwise hand-held retractors and method of use
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Dec 18, 2007
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Dec 8, 2005
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Jan 12, 2005
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Oct 26, 2001
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A retractor retaining device retains an otherwise hand-held retractor in a retracting position within a surgical wound. The retractor retaining device includes a clamp that is attachable to a retractor support that is positioned about the wound. A retaining plate is attached to the clamp and engages a flexible loop. The flexible loop is detachably attached to the retaining plate for engaging a handle of the hand held retractor such that the hand held retractor is retained in the retracting position.
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