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Xiphoid retraction system and method of performing reoperative midsternotomy
Assignee: Rultract Inc
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Filing: 1999-01-22
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Granted: 2000-07-04
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Expires: 2019-01-22
Abstract
Abstract The present invention includes a set of rakes for use as surgical retractors in a surgical procedure in which the set of rakes includes a progressively longer body-supporting base portion. The present invention further includes a C-shape surgical retraction device including a rake end for lifting a first body portion, a pad end for depressing a second body portion and, e.g., a ring for attaching a lifting device, in which the device is adapted for use in a mid-cab surgical procedure. The present invention provides a set of rib rakes for retraction of the patient's ribs and thoracic region in a mid-cab procedure, in which each retractor rake has a progressively larger body-supporting portion, for providing additional support as the surgical cavity is enlarged during the course of dissection of, e.g., the internal mammary artery during its harvest for use in a coronary bypass procedure. The present invention provides as a retraction device a xiphoid rake for providing support to a body portion in a surgical procedure which includes forming a surgical cavity by a xiphoid entry, wherein the xiphoid rake is substantially stronger than conventional retractor rakes and provides a large body-supporting portion for providing greater sternal support as required in the surgical procedure.
Inventors
- 👤 Janice Lee Rullo
- 👤 William John Koteles
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 05:48
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/02; A61B2017/0287; A61B90/00; A61B90/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A method of performing a reoperative midsternotomy on a patient having undergone a previous midsternotomy procedure, including the steps of: making an incision in a patient's thoracic-abdominal region near the patient's xiphoid process; removing any reattachment devices from the sternum remaining from the previous procedure; applying a xiphoid rake having a support area to the patient's sternum near an attachment point of the patient's xiphoid process; applying a retracting force to the xiphoid rake; enlarging the surgical cavity in the patient's substernal region in a direction toward the patient's head; removing the xiphoid rake; splitting the patient's sternum and proceeding with a thoracic surgical procedure.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
105 words
A method of performing a reoperative midsternotomy on a patient having undergone a previous midsternotomy procedure, including the steps of: making an incision in a patient's thoracic-abdominal region near the patient's xiphoid process; removing any reattachment devices from the sternum remaining from the previous procedure; applying a xiphoid rake having a support area to the patient's sternum near an attachment point of the patient's xiphoid process; applying a retracting force to the xiphoid rake; enlarging the surgical cavity in the patient's substernal region in a direction toward the patient's head; removing the xiphoid rake; splitting the patient's sternum and proceeding with a thoracic surgical procedure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the incision is made along the scar from the previous midsternotomy.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1, wherein preceding the step of applying the xiphoid rake, the patient's xiphoid process is excised.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
124 words
A xiphoid retraction system, comprising: a ratcheting lifting device, a cable having proximal and distal ends, wherein the cable is attached at its proximal end to the lifting device such that it may be retracted by the lifting device and stopped in selected positions by a ratcheting device; a swiveling connecting section attached to the distal end of the cable; a snap clip connector attached to the swiveling section such that the snap clip is enabled to rotate in relation to the lifting device; and a xiphoid rake having a rake end and a ring end, the ring end being adapted for releasably attaching to the snap clip, whereby the system may be utilized to retract a patient's entire sternum in a surgical procedure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
124 words
A xiphoid retraction system, comprising: a ratcheting lifting device, a cable having proximal and distal ends, wherein the cable is attached at its proximal end to the lifting device such that it may be retracted by the lifting device and stopped in selected positions by a ratcheting device; a swiveling connecting section attached to the distal end of the cable; a snap clip connector attached to the swiveling section such that the snap clip is enabled to rotate in relation to the lifting device; and a xiphoid rake having a rake end and a ring end, the ring end being adapted for releasably attaching to the snap clip, whereby the system may be utilized to retract a patient's entire sternum in a surgical procedure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The xiphoid retraction system of claim 4, wherein the rake comprises three rake teeth.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The xiphoid retraction system of claim 4, wherein the rake comprises four rake teeth.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The xiphoid retraction system of claim 4, wherein the xiphoid rake further comprises an elongated shaft and a base portion, and an angle between the elongated shaft and the base portion is less than 90°.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The xiphoid retraction system of claim 4, wherein the xiphoid rake further comprises an elongated shaft having a length in the range from about 6 to about 14 cm.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
The xiphoid retraction system of claim 4, wherein the xiphoid rake further comprises a base portion with a central portion having a length in the range from about 1 to about 3 cm.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
The xiphoid retraction system of claim 4, wherein the xiphoid rake further comprises a base portion with a central portion having a length in the range from about 1.5 to about 5 cm.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
The xiphoid retraction system of claim 4, wherein the xiphoid rake further comprises rake teeth having a length in the range from about 3 to about 7 cm.
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