DR. JOSHUA A TEPPER, M.D.
Radiology at Saint Clair St, Chicago, IL
License number
Illinois 36116672
Category
Radiology
Type
Diagnostic Radiology
Address
Address
676 N Saint Clair St SUITE 800, Chicago, IL 60611
Phone
(312) 926-2000
Professional information
Method And Apparatus For Retraction Of Pannus
US Patent:
2011028, Nov 24, 2011
Filed:
May 20, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/112205
Inventors:
Joshua A. Tepper - Chicago IL, US
Assignee:
TZ MEDICAL-TEPPER, LLC - LAKE OSWEGO OR
International Classification:
A61B 1/32
US Classification:
600210
Abstract:
A pannus retraction device includes a pannus contacting portion and a femoral region access opening. The device is positioned on the patient's thigh, and is moved to press the pannus away from the femoral access region, and to position the access opening in a desired zone. The device is secured in position so that the pannus is held away during a medical procedure requiring access to the femoral head.