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| 20090287163 | ACCESS ASSEMBLY - An access assembly is provided. The access assembly includes an access member defining a central longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal opening therethrough for reception and passage of surgical instrument, the access member dimensioned for positioning within tissue to provide access to underlying tissue, and first and second seal members mounted to the access member in juxtaposed relation, the first seal member defining an opening therethrough, the second seal member defining an elongated arcuate passage, wherein the first and second seal members are adapted for rotational movement about the central longitudinal axis whereby the opening of the first seal member is axially alignable with the elongated arcuate passage of the second seal member to permit reception and passage of the surgical instrument in substantial sealed relation therewith, the first and second seal members further adapted for relative rotational movement whereby the first seal member is capable of rotating relative to the second seal member during manipulation and traversal of the surgical instrument through the elongated arcuate passage of the second seal member to maintain the substantial sealed relation about the instrument. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090306697 | BLADED/BLADELESS OBTURATOR FOR USE IN A SURGICAL TROCAR ASSEMBLY - An obturator assembly is provided and generally includes an obturator housing and a support tube extending distally from the obturator housing. A shield nose is affixed to a distal end of the support tube. The shield nose defines a truncated cavity and having a concave center portion. An obturator member is movably mounted relative to the support tube. A cutting blade is provided having at least one cutting edge and is affixed to a distal end of the obturator member. The cutting blade is movable within the truncated cavity. The shield nose has at least one slot formed through the concave center portion and in communication with the truncated cavity for allowing passage of the at least one cutting edge therethrough. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100004600 | SURGICAL PORTAL APPARATUS WITH CENTERING MECHANISM - A surgical portal apparatus is provided. The surgical portal apparatus includes a portal member defining a longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal opening therethrough for receiving a surgical object, a seal member positioned along the longitudinal opening for receiving a surgical object in a sealing manner, and a centering mechanism maintained within the portal member, wherein the centering mechanism including a pair of rollers arranged in general diametrical opposed relation, the rollers movable relative to the longitudinal axis from a radial inward position to a radial outward position to permit passage of the surgical object, the rollers being biased toward the radial inward direction to correspondingly bias the surgical object in general alignment with the longitudinal axis. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100016798 | PORT FIXATION WITH INTERLOCKING STRUCTURE - The present disclosure relates to a surgical access system that includes a cannula assembly adapted for removable positioning within a percutaneous tissue tract, and an obturator assembly removably positionable within the cannula assembly. The cannula assembly includes a cannula housing, a cannula sleeve, and first engagement structure, and the obturator assembly includes an obturator housing, an obturator sleeve, and second engagement structure. The first engagement structure and the second engagement structure are correspondingly dimensioned such that rotation of the obturator assembly in a first direction effectuates corresponding rotation of the cannula assembly to facilitate advancement of the cannula assembly through tissue. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100094228 | TROCAR ASSEMBLY - A surgical system comprising a cannula assembly and an obturator assembly for penetrating tissue is disclosed. A cover of the cannula assembly is mounted to a cannula housing and has a cover aperture therethrough. The cover has a trailing end face defining a predetermined geometrical configuration, at least a portion of the trailing end face is obliquely arranged relative to a longitudinal axis and terminates in, and leads toward the cover aperture to facilitate guiding of the surgical object through the cover aperture. The obturator assembly includes an obturator housing and an obturator member. The obturator housing has a housing base defining a leading end face, which defines a predetermined geometrical configuration corresponding to the predetermined geometrical configuration of the trailing end face of the cover to mate therewith upon assembly of the obturator assembly with the cannula assembly. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100114033 | SURGICAL ACCESS DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to a surgical access device for use during a surgical procedure that includes a housing, an access member extending distally from the housing, and a valve that is at least partially disposed within the housing. The access member is dimensioned for positioning within tissue, defines a longitudinal axis and a longitudinal opening, and has proximal and distal ends. The valve has a passage for the reception of a surgical object, and includes a proximal collar segment, a distal tapered segment that extends contiguously from the proximal collar segment, and a fluid resistive shelf. The fluid resistive shelf is generally defined at a juncture of the proximal collar segment and the distal tapered segment. The fluid resistive shelf and the distal tapered segment cooperate to substantially minimize the egress of fluids from the operative site about the valve. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100234806 | PORT FIXATION USING EXPANDABLE THREADS - The present disclosure describes a surgical access apparatus including an access member with a longitudinal opening defining an internal dimension suitable for removable receipt of a surgical instrument. The access member has a thread mounted thereon that is movable between a first condition and a second condition. When the thread is in the first condition, the access member defines a first outer dimension that allows for positioning of the access member within a tissue tract, and when the thread is in the second condition, the access member defines a second, larger outer dimension to facilitate anchoring of the access member within the tissue tract. As the thread moves between the first and second conditions, the internal dimension of the longitudinal opening extending through the access member remains substantially constant. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100249517 | PORTAL DEVICE - A surgical portal device includes a body portion defining a longitudinal axis and having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen configured to allow a surgical instrument to pass therethrough. At least one securing member is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the body portion and is longitudinally translatable with respect to the body portion between a first, non-actuated position and a second, actuated position. The one securing mechanism has a fixation segment configured to grasp tissue when the one securing member is in the second, actuated position to facilitate fixation of the body portion within the tissue. The body portion may include a channel. The one securing member may be disposed at least partially within the channel and is longitudinally translatable with respect to the channel. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100249709 | SURGICAL ACCESS ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SHIELD MEMBER - A surgical access assembly includes a housing, an access member, a seal member, and a shield member. The access member extends distally from the housing, and includes a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal opening for the reception of a surgical instrument. The seal member is positioned within the housing, and is adapted to removably receive the surgical instrument such that a substantially fluid-tight seal is formed therewith. The shield member is at least partially positioned externally of the housing, e.g. proximally thereof, and is configured, dimensioned, and adapted to inhibit contact between a practitioner and any fluid escaping from a surgical worksite. The shield member includes a rim and an opening extending through the shield member that is configured and dimensioned to receive the surgical instrument. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100249711 | SURGICAL ACCESS APPARATUS WITH SEAL AND CLOSURE VALVE ASSEMBLY - A surgical access apparatus includes an access housing, an access member extending from the access housing, a seal mount disposed within the access housing and having an object seal for forming a seal about the surgical object and a monolithic closure valve mounted to the housing distal of the seal mount. The access housing and the access member define a longitudinal passage for passage of a surgical object. The closure valve includes an interface segment and a closure segment extending from the interface segment. The interface segment is in contacting relation with the seal mount and comprises a generally compilable material adapted to maintain a substantial seal with the seal mount and within the longitudinal passageway during angular movement of the surgical object. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100261969 | VIBRATING SEAL FOR A SURGICAL TROCAR APPARATUS - A surgical access apparatus for use during a surgical procedure for passing through tissue to an underlying surgical area is provided. The surgical access apparatus includes a vibration source connected to a seal member located in an internal passage of an access member. The seal is configured to form a substantial sealing relation with an inserted surgical instrument and substantially close in the absence of the surgical instrument. The vibration source causes the seal to vibrate, in order to decrease the force needed to insert the surgical instrument. The source of vibration may be one of the following: a rotating eccentric mass, mass moving in a linear path, exciting a piezoelectric, a crystal, or an electro active polymer capable of expanding or contracting. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100298866 | WOUND CLOSURE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - Accordingly, a wound closure system for closing a puncture wound is provided. The system includes a housing for maintaining a vacuum about a wound, a sealing assembly including a working instrument having a distal end configured to be inserted through the housing and into the wound, wherein the working instrument is further configured to close and seal the wound as the working instrument is withdrawn therefrom. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20110082338 | PORT FIXATION WITH VARYING THREAD PITCH - A surgical portal device comprising a body portion and at least one thread is disclosed. The body portion defines a longitudinal axis and has a proximal end, a distal end, an exterior surface, and a lumen configured to allow a surgical instrument to pass therethrough. The at least one thread extends at least partially along the exterior surface of the body portion. The at least one thread defines a thread pitch between adjacent portions of the thread. A distal portion of the thread pitch is different from a proximal portion of the thread pitch. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110087271 | Wound Closure Device - Biocompatible wound closure devices including an elongate body and a plug member are useful for wound repair. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110087273 | Wound Closure Device - Biocompatible wound closure devices including an elongate body and a plug member are useful for wound repair. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110087281 | Tissue anchor applicator - A tissue anchor applicator includes an end effector assembly having first and second jaw members. The first jaw member includes a pair of spaced-apart arms configured to releasably retain a fastening member thereon. The second jaw member is configured for releasably retaining an anchor member thereon. One (or both) of the first and second jaw members is moveable with respect to the other from a spaced-apart position to an approximated position for securing tissue between the fastening member and the anchor member. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110087282 | Atraumatic Tissue Anchor - A tissue anchor assembly includes a quantity of material, an anchoring object and a securing member. The quantity of material is configured for positioning adjacent a face of tissue. The anchoring object is configured for positioning adjacent an opposite face of tissue. The securing member is configured to fixedly retain the quantity of material about the anchoring object to thereby secure tissue between the quantity of material and the anchoring object. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110118552 | PORT FIXATION DEVICE - A port fixation device is disclosed. The port fixation device comprises a body portion and a longitudinal slit. The body portion has an elongated tubular shaped and has an interior lumen defining a longitudinal axis therethrough. The interior lumen is configured for reception of a surgical access port. The longitudinal slit is disposed in the body portion between a first longitudinal edge thereof and a second longitudinal edge thereof, and extends between a proximal portion and a distal portion of the body portion. The body portion is configured to expand radially outwardly to accommodate a surgical access port therein. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110125185 | Wound Plugs - A medical device for wound closure, including an elongate body with a plurality of portions and a perforated region disposed therebetween. The medical device may also include an alignment member. The wound plug may also have a first position for insertion, the portions being mechanically coupled to each other, and a second position where one or more of the portions are spatially separated. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110152776 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT CLEANING ARRANGEMENT - The instrument cleaning apparatus of the present disclosure facilitates the cleaning of a scope inserted through a sealed portal during a surgical procedure by providing a cleaning solution within the operating cavity so that the surgical instrument doesn't have to be removed therefrom. In an embodiment, a surgical access device is provided with a housing, a sleeve extending distally from the housing, and a conduit disposed in mechanical cooperation with the sleeve. The sleeve defines a longitudinal axis and is dimensioned for passage through a tissue tract. The sleeve also defines a longitudinal bore for reception and passage of a surgical instrument. The conduit has a first portion configured to receive a fluid and a second portion configured to discharge the fluid. In another embodiment, an instrument cleaning apparatus includes a base portion and a fluid retention portion. The base portion includes a substantially tubular wall having a proximal end and a distal end and a longitudinal passageway extending therethrough. The fluid retention portion is in mechanical cooperation with the base portion and is adapted to retain a cleaning fluid therein. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110166423 | FOAM PORT INTRODUCTION SYSTEM INCLUDING DILATOR - A surgical apparatus for positioning within a tissue tract accessing an underlying body cavity, comprising a compressible seal anchor member including a leading end configured for insertion within the tissue tract and a trailing end configured to remain outside of the tissue tract, the compressible seal anchor member having at least one longitudinal port extending between the leading and trailing ends for substantially sealed reception of an object therein, the compressible seal anchor member including a bore for receipt of a dilator. | 07-07-2011 |
