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App. No. 19/290,948

FORCE-INDICATING RETRACTOR DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE

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App. No.
19/290,948
Abstract

Devices, systems, and methods for measuring a force applied to a joint during a surgical procedure are disclosed. The device includes an insertion tool, a handle, and one or more force indicators. The insertion tool includes an insertion end and a base end. The one or more force indicators may be attached to the insertion tool and the handle. The insertion end of the device may be inserted into a joint during a surgical procedure and used to apply a force to the joint and/or measure the force using the one or more force indicators when the force is applied.

Claims (4)

1 . A device for use during a surgical procedure, the device comprising:

a body having a top portion;

an insertion tool operatively coupled to the top portion of the body, the insertion tool having at least one prong; and

a force indicator module configured to measure one or more forces being applied.

Assignments (2)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 4, 2025
From: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
To: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG; SMITH & NEPHEW ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LIMITED
Reel/Frame 072354/0553 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 4, 2025
From: JARAMAZ, BRANISLAV; DUMPE, SAMUEL C.; CORPA DE LA FUENTE, CEDRIC; CARLSON, GARY DAVID, JR.
To: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
Reel/Frame 073058/0752 →