System and method for harvesting a tendon

A system for harvesting a tendon graft comprising;

• a retractor that is self-supporting for holding open an anatomic space developed in a patient above the tendon, the retractor comprising an flexible elongate body including a proximal end, a distal end, a longitudinal axis, a roof having a curved surface and a floor having a planar surface for engaging an anterior surface of the tendon, the elongate body defining an elongate working cavity extending from the distal end;
• a guide defining a handle end, a working end and an elongate shaft extending therebetween;
• wherein the guide is configured to assemble with the retractor and orient the elongate shaft along the working cavity;
• a harvesting tool defining a handle end and a working end with an elongate shaft extending therebetween, the harvesting tool working end including a blade edge for cutting into the tendon and a contoured surface for engaging and translating along the guide shaft while in the working cavity, the guide shaft and contoured surface configured to cooperate to limit a depth of cut, trajectory and translation extent of the blade edge relative to the tendon.