Devices and systems for surgical retraction

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9700293
SERIAL NO

14828695

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Retractor blade assemblies, retractors, kits, and methods of using the same. The retractor blade assembly may include a retractor blade, a pedicle screw, and a shim that connects the pedicle screw to the retractor blade. The retractor blade may have a proximal end configured to engage a retractor body and a distal end configured to retract soft tissue. The pedicle screw may have a head portion removably connected to the distal end of the retractor blade and a shaft portion configured to engage the pedicle of a vertebra. The shim couples the pedicle screw to the retractor blade. For example, the shim may include an extension portion configured to engage the retractor blade and a connection portion configured to receive and temporarily lock the pedicle screw to the retractor blade.

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Patent Owner(s)

  • GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cryder, Joel Chalfont, US 27 368
Karpowicz, Edward Sewell, US 80 2671

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