Title:
SURGICAL FIXATION AND RETRACTION SYSTEM
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2000032111
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A fixation and retraction system utilizing table-like ferromagnetic base components to which shielded magnet components attach in order to locate movable fixation and retraction components or other operating theater devices, such as surgical drapes. Use of rare earth magnets permits system components to be attached quickly, easily and securely in almost an infinite number of configurations.
Inventors:
BELL MICHAEL S G (CA)
LEE LEONARD G (CA)
O'MALLEY MICHAEL T (CA)
MAXWELL TIMOTHY J (CA)
LEE LEONARD G (CA)
O'MALLEY MICHAEL T (CA)
MAXWELL TIMOTHY J (CA)
Application Number:
PCT/IB1999/001927
Publication Date:
October 05, 2000
Filing Date:
December 01, 1999
Export Citation:
Assignee:
CANICA DESIGN INC (CA)
BELL MICHAEL S G (CA)
LEE LEONARD G (CA)
MALLEY MICHAEL T O (CA)
MAXWELL TIMOTHY J (CA)
BELL MICHAEL S G (CA)
LEE LEONARD G (CA)
MALLEY MICHAEL T O (CA)
MAXWELL TIMOTHY J (CA)
International Classes:
A61B19/08; A61B17/02; A61L2/26; A61B19/02; (IPC1-7): A61B17/02
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