Retractor-mounted coronary stabilizer

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United States Patent

6132370

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Inventor(s)

Furnish; Gregory R. (Lawrenceville, GA), Looney; Christopher S. (Roswell, GA)

Abstract

An apparatus for stabilizing a predetermined area on a heart or other organ of a patient to enable a surgical procedure, the apparatus comprising a bifurcated member having two elongated prongs and an elongated handle segment pivotally attached to the bifurcated member. The handle segment can be movably attached to a rib retractor or other surgical device so that a person is not required to hold the handle segment. The apparatus may further comprise an attachment or inlay to prevent lateral movement thereof when being used in the surgical procedure.

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