Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080217332 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COLLECTION OF SHARP MEDICAL DISPOSABLES - Disclosed is a method to avoid and apparatus for avoiding sticking by a medical sharp following a medical procedure by creating an immediately available disposal point prior to the medical procedure by positioning a mouth of a sharps collection apparatus adjacent to a patient prior to the medical procedure to allow the caregiver to dispose of the medical sharp by pushing the sharp into the mouth of the apparatus, thereby eliminating excess motion by the caregiver during the medical procedure. | 09-11-2008 |
20090187151 | FORCE AMPLIFIER - A force amplifier has a guide track, a non-locking screw threadedly engaging the track to spirally move in response to an axial input force applied to the proximal end of the non-locking screw. The force amplifier includes a compliant component coupled to the non-locking screw by one end and to a self-locking screw by the other end. The compliant component is configured to transmit a torque generated by the non-locking screw to the self-locking screw, which is actuated to move spirally along the track while generating an axial output force greater than the input force. | 07-23-2009 |
20090204112 | APPRARATUS AND METHOD FOR VESSEL SEALING AND TISSUE COAGULATION - Disclosed is a working end of a surgical instrument for delivering heat energy to tissue. The working end includes paired first and second jaw members movable between open and closed positions, with each jaw member defining a jaw body and jaw end-effecter for engaging and heating tissue. At least one jaw member contains an electromagnetic-energy emitter coupled to an electromagnetic-energy source, the electromagnetic-energy emitter is located within the jaw end-effecter, and the jaw end-effecter includes an insert made of an electromagnetic-energy absorbing material. | 08-13-2009 |
20100212197 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL IMAGE RETAINER - A 3-D image retainer is configured to have a plurality of perforated retainer plates and a retainer assembly displaceable to lock selectively impressed pins, which traverse the retained plates, in the desired position corresponding to the 3-D contour of the applied load. | 08-26-2010 |
20100286680 | ABLATION APPARATUS - Disclosed is an apparatus for ablating biological tissues, the apparatus is configured with a cannula, a balloon inflatable with a gaseous medium and coupled to the cannula, and an electromagnetic antenna coupled to the balloon operative to emit electromagnetic waves which heat the wall of the balloon. The wall is made from wave penetrating material impregnated with a plurality of wave absorbing particles which are heated to the desired ablation temperature by the absorbed electromagnetic waves. | 11-11-2010 |
20110034935 | SURGICAL DEVICE HAVING NON-CIRCULAR CROSS-SECTION - A surgical apparatus for positioning within a tissue tract accessing an underlying body cavity. The apparatus may include a seal anchor member comprising a compressible material. The seal anchor member may be adapted to transition between a first condition for insertion of at least a portion of the seal anchor member within a tissue tract and a second condition to facilitate a securing of the seal anchor member within a tissue tract and in substantial scaled relation with tissue surfaces defining a tissue tract. The seal anchor member may have proximal and distal ends and may define at least one port extending between the proximal and distal ends, the at least one port being adapted for the reception of an object whereby compressible material defining the at least one port is adapted to deform to establish a substantial scaled relation with the object. The seal anchor member may have a non-circular cross-section. | 02-10-2011 |
20110034946 | SURGICAL DEVICE HAVING INDICIA FOR CUTTING TO SIZE - A surgical apparatus for positioning within a tissue tract accessing an underlying body cavity. The apparatus may include a seal anchor member comprising a compressible material. The seal anchor member may be adapted to transition between a first condition for insertion of at least a portion of the seal anchor member within a tissue tract and a second condition to facilitate a securing of the seal anchor member within a tissue tract and in substantial sealed relation with tissue surfaces defining a tissue tract. The seal anchor member may have proximal and distal ends and may define at least one port extending between the proximal and distal ends, the at least one port being adapted for the reception of an object whereby compressible material defining the at least one port is adapted to deform to establish a substantial scaled relation with the object. The seal anchor member may include indicia that indicates to a user a location at which the member may be cut so as to reduce the size of the member. | 02-10-2011 |
20110034947 | SURGICAL DEVICE HAVING A PORT WITH AN UNDERCUT - A surgical apparatus for positioning within a tissue tract accessing an underlying body cavity. The apparatus may include a seal anchor member comprising a compressible material. The seal anchor member may be adapted to transition between a first condition for insertion of at least a portion of the seal anchor member within a tissue tract and a second condition to facilitate a securing of the seal anchor member within a tissue tract and in substantial sealed relation with tissue surfaces defining a tissue tract. The seal anchor member may have proximal and distal ends and may define at least one port extending between the proximal and distal ends, the at least one port being adapted for the reception of an object whereby compressible material defining the at least one port is adapted to deform to establish a substantial sealed relation with the object. The at least one port may include an undercut to reduce the likelihood of leaks therethrough. | 02-10-2011 |
20110082341 | UNIVERSAL HEIGHT FOAM PORT - A surgical apparatus for positioning within a tissue tract accessing an underlying body cavity is adapted to tissues having different thicknesses. The surgical apparatus is configured to have different lengths. In one embodiment, the surgical includes a seal anchor member having two ends, and one of which is adapted to fold resulting in a plurality of folded states. Each folded state corresponds to a different length of the seal anchor member. The seal anchor member includes a slot to facilitate transition within the plurality of folded states. The seal anchor member further includes an aperture and a pin configured to further facilitate transition within the plurality of folded states. | 04-07-2011 |
20110124968 | SURGICAL PORTAL AND INTRODUCER ASSEMBLY - A surgical portal and introducer assembly includes an introducer and a portal. The introducer has a surface member and a portal member extending from the surface member. The surface member limits the positioning of the portal member within a tissue tract relative to an outer tissue surface. The portal member and the surface member define a longitudinal channel therethrough. The portal is positionable within the longitudinal channel of the introducer. The portal has one or more longitudinal ports dimensioned to permit passage of a surgical object therethrough. The portal includes a compressible material that permits the portal to transition between a first expanded condition and a second compressed condition. The portal is biased toward the first expanded condition. The portal maintains a substantially sealed relationship with the longitudinal channel when positioned in the longitudinal channel and disposed in the expanded condition. | 05-26-2011 |
20110124970 | FOAM PORT DEVICE HAVING CLOSED-END LUMENS - A surgical apparatus includes a seal anchor member. The seal anchor member includes a leading end, a trailing end, and at least one longitudinal port extending between the two ends. The at least one longitudinal port is dimensioned for reception of a surgical object. One end of the at least one longitudinal port is closed by a membrane, which can be pierced through by a sharp-pointed device. The at least one longitudinal port further includes at least one lip therein. The at least one lip is configured to establish a substantially sealed relation with the surgical object entered therethrough, thereby inhibiting the loss of insufflation gas between the at least one longitudinal port and the surgical object. | 05-26-2011 |
20110251463 | BARIATRIC FOAM PORT - A surgical apparatus for positioning within a tissue tract accessing an underlying body cavity is adapted to tissues having different thicknesses. The surgical apparatus is configured to have different lengths. In one embodiment, the surgical includes a seal anchor member having two ends, one of which can be configured to fold and result in a plurality of folded states. Each folded state corresponds to a different length of the seal anchor member. The seal anchor member includes a slot to facilitate transition within the plurality of folded states. The seal anchor member further includes an aperture and a pin configured to further facilitate transition within the plurality of folded states. | 10-13-2011 |
20110251464 | SURGICAL ACCESS METHOD AND ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SLEEVE AND PORT - A surgical access assembly includes a sleeve and a port. The sleeve is adapted for insertion within tissue to access an underlying tissue site. The sleeve defines a first passage therethrough. The first passage has a first diameter. The port defines one or more second passages extending therethrough. The port is adapted for insertion within the first passage of the sleeve in a substantially sealed relationship therewith. The one or more second passages are adapted for a substantially sealed reception of a surgical object therethrough. The one or more second passages have one or more second diameters. The port is selectively removably positionable within the first passage of the sleeve. The first diameter is greater than the one or more second diameters. | 10-13-2011 |
20110251465 | HOLLOW MULTI-LUMEN ACCESS PORT - A surgical apparatus for positioning within a tissue tract accessing an underlying body cavity includes a seal anchor member that is adapted and configured to be placed within an incision of a tissue in a substantially sealed relation. The seal anchor member includes a hollow body portion and may also include a removable cap including a plurality of lumens that are each adapted and configured to receive a surgical instrument therein. | 10-13-2011 |
20110251466 | ACCESS ASSEMBLY WITH FLEXIBLE CANNULAS - An access assembly configured to receive one or more surgical instruments is provided. The access assembly includes a compressible port having a proximal end and a distal end, the port defining a plurality of longitudinal passageway extending from the proximal end to the distal end and a flexible cannula assembly received in each of the longitudinal passageway of the port. The cannula assemblies each including a seal configured to receive an instrument inserted therethrough in a sealing manner. | 10-13-2011 |
20110313250 | SEAL PORT WITH BLOOD COLLECTOR - An access assembly for insertion through a single incision is provided. The access assembly includes a foam body having a proximal end and a distal end and a plurality of lumens extending through the foam body. Each of the lumens includes a sleeve extending the length of the body. The foam body has a central portion and a lower rim at a distal end of the central portion. The lower rim defines a circular recess, about the body, along a proximal side of the lower rim. | 12-22-2011 |
20120130189 | PORT DEVICE INCLUDING RETRACTABLE ENDOSCOPE CLEANER - A surgical apparatus includes a housing member having leading and trailing ends that define a longitudinal axis. One or more ports longitudinally extend between the leading and trailing ends, and are configured and adapted to receive a surgical instrument therein in a substantially sealed relation. At least one cleaning port longitudinally extends between the leading and trailing ends, and is configured and adapted to receive a cleaning device therein. The cleaning device is configured and adapted to clean surgical instruments positioned within the one or more ports without necessitating removal of the surgical instruments from the one or more ports. | 05-24-2012 |
20120157781 | TWO-PART ACCESS ASSEMBLY - An assembly for accessing a body cavity through an opening in tissue is provided. The access assembly includes a flexible outer sleeve configured to be received through an opening in tissue. The outer sleeve defines a passageway therethrough. The access assembly further includes an inner core configured for selective reception within the passageway of the outer sleeve. The inner core defines at least a first lumen configured to receive a surgical instrument therethrough. | 06-21-2012 |
20120157784 | INTEGRAL FOAM PORT - A surgical apparatus includes a seal anchor member. The seal anchor member includes a first end, a second end, at least one longitudinal port extending between the two ends, and a seal assembly disposed within the at least one longitudinal port. The seal assembly can be positioned at any location along the length of the at least one longitudinal port. The seal assembly comprises a seal housing which is dimensioned to receive a surgical instrument inserted into the at least one longitudinal port and form a substantially fluid-tight seal therewith. The seal housing may comprise a pivotable member to pivot the surgical instrument inserted therein. The at least one longitudinal port may define two gradually enlarging openings to facilitate the maneuverability of the surgical instrument inserted therein. The at least one longitudinal port may comprise a protective sleeve to protect it from accidental penetration by the surgical instrument. | 06-21-2012 |
20120157785 | ACCESS ASSEMBLY HAVING UNDERCUT STRUCTURE - An assembly for accessing a body cavity is provided. The access assembly includes a flexible outer sleeve configured to be received through an opening in tissue. The outer sleeve defines a passageway therethrough and a notch formed about an inner surface thereof. The access assembly further includes a support plate configured for selective reception through the passageway of the outer sleeve and within the notch formed in the inner surface. The support plate defines at least a first opening configured to receive a surgical instrument therethrough. | 06-21-2012 |
20120190933 | INFLATABLE ACCESS ASSEMBLY - An assembly for accessing a body cavity through an opening in tissue is provided. The access assembly includes a base having a substantially cylindrical compressible member defining at least a first lumen configured to receive a surgical instrument therethrough. The access assembly further includes an inflatable sleeve secured about the base. The inflatable sleeve is configured to selectively retain the access assembly with an opening in tissue. | 07-26-2012 |
20120245427 | SURGICAL RETRACTOR INCLUDING ROTATABLE KNOBS - A surgical access port is provided for insertion through an incision formed in a body wall of a patient. The surgical access port generally includes a sleeve assembly having a folding assembly provided at a proximal end of the sleeve assembly. The sleeve assembly includes a flexible sleeve and a flexible distal ring provided at a distal end of the flexible sleeve. A proximal end of the sleeve assembly includes a pocket formed in the sleeve material. The folding assembly is located in the pocket and generally includes a proximal ring and one or more ring knobs rotatably mounted on the proximal ring. Locking structure, in the form of a ratchet and pawl mechanism, may be provided to secure the ring knobs in position relative to the proximal ring. | 09-27-2012 |
20120245430 | ACCESS PORT WITH INTEGRATED FLEXIBLE SLEEVE - A surgical apparatus for positioning within a tissue tract accessing an underlying body cavity is adapted to tissues having different thicknesses. The surgical apparatus includes an anchor member and a flexible sleeve integrated with the anchor member. The anchor member defines at least one longitudinal port for reception of a surgical instrument. The surgical apparatus defines an adjustable length to accommodate tissues with different thicknesses. | 09-27-2012 |
20120253131 | Articulating Surgical Access System For Laparoscopic Surgery - A surgical system includes one or more arms defining a passageway therethrough. The arm includes a proximal portion configured for positioning externally of a patient's body and a distal portion configured for positioning within an internal body cavity. The distal portion includes first and second articulatable segments spaced apart from one another and capable of independent articulation between a substantially straight configuration and an articulated configuration. A first articulation assembly is coupled to the proximal portion of the one arm and is transitionable between a first state and a second state for articulating the first articulatable segment between the substantially straight configuration and the articulated configuration. A second articulation assembly is coupled to the proximal portion of the arm and is configured to move between a plurality of positions for articulating the second articulatable segment between the substantially straight configuration and the articulated configuration. | 10-04-2012 |
20120253326 | Articulation of Laparoscopic Instrument - A surgical articulation apparatus and method for articulation of laparoscopic instruments is disclosed. The surgical articulation apparatus includes a housing, a tubular member extending distally from the housing, a spherical member attached to a proximal end of the housing, a ring member disposed about the spherical member and a cable extending from the tubular member through the housing to the ring member. The housing, tubular member and spherical member each include lumens therethrough for the reception of a flexible surgical instrument. The ring member is rotatable about the spherical member. The cable is attached to the tubular member and disposed in mechanical communication with the ring member such that the tubular member is manipulated by cable upon rotation of the ring member about the spherical member. | 10-04-2012 |
20120283520 | SURGICAL RETRACTOR INCLUDING POLYGONAL ROLLING STRUCTURE - A surgical access port is provided for insertion through an incision in a patient and generally includes a flexible sleeve having a roller assembly provided at a proximal end of the flexible sleeve and a flexible ring affixed to a distal end of the flexible sleeve. The roller assembly includes a plurality of rollers mounted on a polygonal frame assembly and engageable with the proximal end of the flexible sleeve. The polygonal frame assembly includes a plurality of shafts, interconnected by corner members, and rotatably supporting the plurality of rollers. The rollers include longitudinally extending flutes interspersed with longitudinally extending ribs connected to the proximal end of the flexible sleeve. | 11-08-2012 |
20120296169 | Articulating Laparoscopic Surgical Access Instrument - A surgical instrument includes proximal and distal shaft components, an articulation assembly, and an outer sleeve. The shaft components are pivotably coupled to one another. The distal shaft component is articulatable relative to the proximal shaft component between a substantially aligned configuration and an articulated configuration. The articulation assembly includes a rack and a pinion gear engaged with one another. The rack and the pinion gear cooperate to permit incremental articulation of the distal shaft component relative to the proximal shaft component between the substantially aligned and articulated configurations. The outer sleeve is disposed about the proximal shaft component and is manipulatable relative to the proximal shaft component between a first position and a second position for articulating the distal shaft component between the substantially aligned configuration and the articulated configuration. | 11-22-2012 |
20130178713 | Articulation Control Mechanisms - A surgical access port and method for achieving articulation is disclosed, the surgical access port including a housing, at least one lumen extending through the housing, and an articulation structure. The housing comprises an access member having a proximal end and a distal end, and defines a longitudinal axis. The lumen in the housing extends from the proximal to the distal end of the access member along the longitudinal axis. The articulation structure comprises a first tubular member and a second tubular member, the second tubular member hingably attached to the first tubular member, and an articulation element slidably attached to the first tubular member. | 07-11-2013 |
20130225933 | ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT PORT INCLUDING RETENTION ELEMENTS - A surgical apparatus for positioning within a tissue tract accessing an underlying body cavity adapts to tissues having different thickness. The surgical instrument includes a proximal portion with at least one bendable structure attached thereto. The at least one bendable structure is configured to fold anywhere along its length. Folding the at least one bendable structure causes the proximal end of the proximal portion to propagate in a distal direction. | 08-29-2013 |
20130226029 | TWO-PART ACCESS PORT - A surgical access apparatus has a body including a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a liner interconnecting the proximal portion and the distal portion. The proximal portion and the distal portion are longitudinally movable relative to each other. A holder is releasably attached to the body for holding the body in a first state, in which the proximal portion and the distal portion are a first distance apart. Removing the holder from the body allows the body to transition to a second state, in which the proximal portion and the distal portion are a second distance apart. The second distance is greater than the first distance. At least one port extends through the proximal portion and is adapted for the reception of an object. Compressible material defining the at least one port is adapted to deform to establish a substantial sealed relation with the object. | 08-29-2013 |
20130226216 | SURGICAL DEVICE HAVING INDICIA FOR CUTTING TO SIZE - A surgical apparatus includes a seal anchor member including a compressible material. The seal anchor member may be adapted to transition between a first condition for insertion of at least a portion of the seal anchor member within a tissue tract and a second condition to facilitate a securing of the seal anchor member within a tissue tract and in substantial sealed relation with tissue surfaces defining a tissue tract. The seal anchor member may define at least one port extending between the proximal and distal ends, the at least one port being adapted for the reception of an object whereby compressible material defining the at least one port is adapted to deform to establish a substantial scaled relation with the object. The seal anchor member may include indicia that indicates to a user a location at which the member may be cut to reduce the size of the member. | 08-29-2013 |
20130245379 | Surgical Device Having a Port with an Undercut - A surgical apparatus for positioning within a tissue tract accessing an underlying body cavity. The apparatus may include a seal anchor member comprising a compressible material. The seal anchor member may be adapted to transition between a first condition for insertion of at least a portion of the seal anchor member within a tissue tract and a second condition to facilitate a securing of the seal anchor member within a tissue tract and in substantial sealed relation with tissue surfaces defining a tissue tract. The seal anchor member may have proximal and distal ends and may define at least one port extending between the proximal and distal ends, the at least one port being adapted for the reception of an object whereby compressible material defining the at least one port is adapted to deform to establish a substantial sealed relation with the object. The at least one port may include an undercut to reduce the likelihood of leaks therethrough. | 09-19-2013 |
20130253276 | SURGICAL ACCESS DEVICE AND WOUND PROTECTOR - An access device for use in a minimally invasive surgical procedure is disclosed. The access device is configured and adapted to be placed within a body opening to provide access to an underlying body cavity. The access device provides protection to the opening and minimizes contamination and the risk of possible infection. | 09-26-2013 |
20130310766 | SURGICAL ACCESS DEVICE INCLUDING GIMBAL SEAL WITH SELF-CENTERING MECHANISM - A surgical access device includes a seal assembly having a seal housing and a gimbal mount disposed within the seal housing, the seal housing defining a central longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal passage for receiving at least one surgical object therethrough and the gimbal mount adapted for angular movement relative to the central longitudinal axis. The surgical access device also includes at least one centering unit configured to engage at least a portion of the gimbal mount. The at least one centering unit is configured to center the longitudinal passage of the seal assembly with the central longitudinal axis. | 11-21-2013 |
20130345512 | OPTICAL OBTURATOR - An optical obturator for penetrating tissue and being at least partially positionable within a cannula assembly. The obturator may include an obturator housing at a proximal end of the obturator and may configured to be grasped by a user. The obturator housing may define an opening for receiving an endoscope, the obturator housing including an endoscope retention mechanism adapted for securing and stabilizing an endoscope inserted therethrough. The obturator housing may also include at least one attachment mechanism for enabling selective attachment and detachment of the obturator housing to the cannula assembly. The obturator may also include an obturator shaft integrally formed with the obturator housing. The obturator shaft may define a hollow interior configured to receive the endoscope inserted through the opening. A penetrating member is disposed at the distal end of the obturator shaft. The obturator may be formed as a single component, preferably from transparent material. | 12-26-2013 |
20140018631 | SURGICAL SEAL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A GUARD MEMBER - A surgical seal assembly including a seal and a guard member cooperating with the seal, the guard member constructed as a flat element that is subsequently deformed for assembly and which, when assembled, may assume a shape of the seal so as to protect the seal from instruments inserted therethrough. By being generally flat when constructed, the guard member may be manufactured more easily and more cheaply than prior art guard components that are molded. | 01-16-2014 |
20140018632 | TWO-PART ACCESS ASSEMBLY - An assembly for accessing a body cavity through an opening in tissue is provided. The access assembly includes a flexible outer sleeve configured to be received through an opening in tissue. The outer sleeve defines a passageway therethrough. The access assembly further includes an inner core configured for selective reception within the passageway of the outer sleeve. The inner core defines at least a first lumen configured to receive a surgical instrument therethrough. | 01-16-2014 |
20140024899 | METHOD AND STRUCTURE FOR SELECTIVELY LOCKING PORTIONS OF A SEAL ASSEMBLY - A surgical access device that includes a seal assembly. The seal assembly includes an upper housing portion having a first seal and a lower housing portion including a second seal. The upper housing portion is rotatably connectable to the lower housing portion. The surgical access device also includes a rotation prevention mechanism configured to prevent inadvertent relative rotation of, and disconnection of, the upper housing portion and the lower housing portion. The rotation prevention mechanism is further configured to be selectively actuated by a user, such that, when actuated, the upper housing portion is selectively rotatable relative to, and disconnectable from, the lower housing portion. | 01-23-2014 |
20140051935 | ACCESS ASSEMBLY HAVING UNDERCUT STRUCTURE - An assembly for accessing a body cavity is provided. The access assembly includes a flexible outer sleeve configured to be received through an opening in tissue. The outer sleeve defines a passageway therethrough and a notch formed about an inner surface thereof. The access assembly further includes a support plate configured for selective reception through the passageway of the outer sleeve and within the notch formed in the inner surface. The support plate defines at least a first opening configured to receive a surgical instrument therethrough. | 02-20-2014 |
20140171746 | PORT DEVICE INCLUDING RETRACTABLE ENDOSCOPE CLEANER - A surgical apparatus includes a housing member having leading and trailing ends that define a longitudinal axis. One or more ports longitudinally extend between the leading and trailing ends, and are configured and adapted to receive a surgical instrument therein in a substantially sealed relation. At least one cleaning port longitudinally extends between the leading and trailing ends, and is configured and adapted to receive a cleaning device therein. The cleaning device is configured and adapted to clean surgical instruments positioned within the one or more ports without necessitating removal of the surgical instruments from the one or more ports. | 06-19-2014 |
20140221756 | SURGICAL ACCESS METHOD AND ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SLEEVE AND PORT - A surgical access assembly includes a sleeve and a port. The sleeve is adapted for insertion within tissue to access an underlying tissue site. The sleeve defines a first passage therethrough. The first passage has a first diameter. The port defines one or more second passages extending therethrough. The port is adapted for insertion within the first passage of the sleeve in a substantially sealed relationship therewith. The one or more second passages are adapted for a substantially sealed reception of a surgical object therethrough. The one or more second passages have one or more second diameters. The port is selectively removably positionable within the first passage of the sleeve. The first diameter is greater than the one or more second diameters. | 08-07-2014 |
20140243601 | Flexible Access Assembly - A cannula assembly includes a cannula and an obturator. The cannula includes an elongated shaft dimensioned to access tissue. The elongated shaft has a lumen extending therethrough. The elongated shaft includes a first shaft segment having a first pre-determined configuration and a second shaft segment having a second pre-determined configuration different from the first pre-determined configuration. The obturator includes an elongated body adapted for insertion through the lumen of the elongated shaft. The elongated body includes a first body segment having a configuration in general accordance with the first pre-determined configuration of the first shaft segment and a second body segment selectively adaptable to conform to the second pre-determined configuration of the second shaft segment upon insertion through the lumen of the elongated shaft. | 08-28-2014 |
20140257038 | FOAM PORT DEVICE HAVING CLOSED-END LUMENS - A surgical apparatus includes a seal anchor member. The seal anchor member includes a leading end, a trailing end, and at least one longitudinal port extending between the two ends. The at least one longitudinal port is dimensioned for reception of a surgical object. One end of the at least one longitudinal port is closed by a membrane, which can be pierced through by a sharp-pointed device. The at least one longitudinal port further includes at least one lip therein. The at least one lip is configured to establish a substantially sealed relation with the surgical object entered therethrough, thereby inhibiting the loss of insufflation gas between the at least one longitudinal port and the surgical object. | 09-11-2014 |
20140296648 | SURGICAL ACCESS DEVICE AND WOUND PROTECTOR - An access device for use in a minimally invasive surgical procedure is disclosed. The access device is configured and adapted to be placed within a body opening to provide access to an underlying body cavity. The access device provides protection to the opening and minimizes contamination and the risk of possible infection. | 10-02-2014 |
20150031958 | SURGICAL SEAL ASSEMBLY WITH UPPER LIP SEAL - A surgical access device is presented including a seal assembly having an upper housing member and a lower housing member configured to form a housing, the housing defining a central longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal passage for receiving at least one surgical object therethrough. The surgical access device further includes a seal disposed within the seal assembly, the seal movably arranged within the housing. The seal may include an elastomeric seal member having an opening for receiving and sealing with an instrument inserted therethrough, the elastomeric seal member arranged between an upper seal holder and a lower seal holder. The upper seal holder may be a cup-shaped seal having an upper lip that engages at least a portion of the upper housing member to secure the seal within the seal assembly. | 01-29-2015 |
20150065804 | CANNULA - OBTURATOR STRUCTURE - A cannula includes a body portion having circumferential openings at the distal end thereof and a removable tip incorporated at the distal end of the body portion, the removable tip having circumferential tabs for releasably interlocking with the circumferential openings of the cannula. The removable tip serves as an obturator, and it is positioned within the distal end of the cannula, such that the cannula and obturator are combined into a single unitary cannula assembly. | 03-05-2015 |
20150087917 | UNIVERSAL HEIGHT FOAM PORT - A surgical apparatus for positioning within a tissue tract accessing an underlying body cavity is adapted to tissues having different thicknesses. The surgical apparatus is configured to have different lengths. In one embodiment, the surgical includes a seal anchor member having two ends, and one of which is adapted to fold resulting in a plurality of folded states. Each folded state corresponds to a different length of the seal anchor member. The seal anchor member includes a slot to facilitate transition within the plurality of folded states. The seal anchor member further includes an aperture and a pin configured to further facilitate transition within the plurality of folded states. | 03-26-2015 |