Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Thomas C. Berry
  • Suction retractor for attaching to an organ within a body
    Patent number: 6656109
    Abstract: A suction retractor that provides support to and positions an organ for surgery is provided. This retractor includes a support surface, a plurality of suction elements disposed adjacent the support surface, at least one leash operatively attached to the support surface; and at least one suction tube operatively connected with the suction elements. A method for using the retractor to manipulate an organ during surgery is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: James H. DeVries, Steven R. Gundry, Brian S. Beals