FLEXIBLE SURGICAL RETRACTOR AND METHOD OF USE

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APP PUB NO 20080183044A1
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12021119

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Disclosed herein are various embodiments that related to a surgical retractor. In certain embodiments, the systems may include a laterally expandable sleeve, sleeve activators, and insertion tools. In other embodiments, there is disclosed various methods of retraction during surgery. In some embodiments, the methods include expanding a sleeve using a sleeve activator. In some embodiments described herein, a kit may be provided for a surgical procedure. The kit may include a flexible retractor and a retractor inserter.

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THEKEN SPINE LLC5770 ARMADA DR CARLSBAD CA 92008

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Colleran, Dennis North Attlebor, MA 39 7713
Dye, Noelle Charlestown, MA 16 1302
Gabriel, Stefan Mattapoisett, MA 43 2305

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