Surgical access systems and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11925341
APP PUB NO 20200261070A1
SERIAL NO

16859582

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A method for retracting tissue in a surgical procedure includes inserting a first blade of a retractor system into an incision in a body of a patient. The retractor system includes a first articulating arm and a second articulating arm. The first articulating arm is coupled to a retractor assembly blade. The retractor assembly blade has a handle portion and the first blade. The second articulating arm is coupled to a bracket securing a second blade. The method includes retracting tissue using the first blade, inserting the second blade into the incision in the body of the patient and retracting tissue using the second blade.

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  • GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bechtel, Matthew Philadelphia, US 49 540
Cianfrani, Jason Conshohocken, US 67 1448
Friedrich, Adam Cinnaminson, US 91 2150
Mammele, Ryan Conshohocken, US 4 77

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