An arcuate frame is sized to fit concentrically at a spaced distance about the head. Retractors, retaining the mouth and lips in open position for vertical and lateral exposure during mouth and jaw surgery, are adjustably suspended from the frame by an adjustable universal connector. The frame is mounted on an upstanding support from the operating table by connecting means providing adjustability thereof for universal spacial orientation. One or more beaded chains control the position and tensio...

Apparatus for fixing retractors in an adjustable, predetermined position relative to a patient on an operating table. The apparatus comprises an anchor frame including a base member having at least one extension member projecting substantially perpendicular to the base member. A plurality of spaced apart, inwardly projecting anchor rings are serially arranged along the anchor frame, and a support frame, including upstanding post members is connected for supporting the base member of the anchor f...

A support device for medical instruments such as spatulas comprises a pair of semicircular support track frames to form a circular frame on which are mounted movable bases for spatulas slidable along tracks of the semicircular support track frames, a pair of support arms each having a holder for supporting the track frames slidably thereon, detachably therefrom and clamping the track frames thereto, and support legs for supporting the support arms such that the support arms are movable upwardly ...

A rectractor apparatus for attachment to a rail of a surgical table includes first, second and third support rods and first, second and third clamps. The first support rod is attached to the rail of the surgical table and permits movement about and along a vertical axis of the first rod. The second rod is attached to an upper section of the first rod with the second clamp. The second clamp permits movement of the second support rod about an axis of the first rod and about an axis of the second s...

The present invention provides a retractor assembly capable of supporting at least a tissue engaging member in a manner allowing self alignment of the member subject to the pull force of the tissue engaged by the member. The retractor assembly comprises: (i) a frame member which supports a support member; (ii) at least one tissue engaging member which possesses at least a mounting arrangement which is capable of releasably engaging the support member; and (iii) a locking member which is capable ...

A surgical retractor has a frame and first and second retractor blades coupled to the frame. The retractor blades engage opposite sides of an incision in a patient's body and are relatively movable toward or away from each other along a first axis. When using the retractor in lift mode, a foot is coupled to the frame or one of the blades and engages the patient's body adjacent the incision. An actuator imparts relative movement to the retractor blades along the first axis and the foot acts as a ...

A first embodiment of a support system for a surgical retractor device includes a pair of vertically extending support members, releasably attachable to a patient support platform, at least one horizontally extending cross bar attached to and supported by the pair of vertically extending support members, and at least one lifting device disposed on the at least one cross bar and attached for retraction to a retractor assembly. The first embodiment may further include a horizontal extension, upon ...

A retractor support assembly for assisting a surgeon by supporting a portion of a breast of a patient during reconstructive surgery. The retractor support assembly includes a retractor having a blade which is insertable into a wound generally under a portion of the breast whereby a portion of the breast is supported generally on the blade. The retractor support assembly also includes a retractor support connected to the retractor for exerting a predetermined force on the retractor pulling the re...

A retractor retaining device retains an otherwise hand-held retractor in a retracting position within a surgical wound. The retractor retaining device includes a clamp that is attachable to a retractor support that is positioned about the wound. A retaining plate is attached to the clamp and engages a flexible loop. The flexible loop is detachably attached to the retaining plate for engaging a handle of the hand held retractor such that the hand held retractor is retained in the retracting posit...

An adjustable ratchet retractor support apparatus includes in one aspect a rotatable locking mount having first and second surfaces and an axis of rotation perpendicular to the surfaces. First and second rotatable pivot members are disposed respectively on the first and second surfaces for rotation around the axis of rotation. Each of the pivot members include ratchet teeth. First and second curved arm members are mounted respectively on and associated respectively with the first and second pivo...