Patent application number | Description | Published |
20100063450 | TROCAR ASSEMBLY WITH OBTURATOR DISSECTOR - A surgical system for penetrating tissue includes an obturator including an obturator housing and an obturator member extending from the obturator housing. The obturator member defines a longitudinal axis along which the obturator extends from trailing to leading ends thereof, and has a leading penetrating member adapted to penetrate tissue. The penetrating member defines, from leading to trailing, a cylindrical element having a generally arcuate leading surface and a generally planar dissecting element extending from the cylindrical portion. The obturator member and the leading penetrating member may be monolithically formed. The obturator member may include an obturator rod connected to the obturator housing, and defining a generally âtâ-shaped cross-section. The generally planar dissecting element defines side surfaces obliquely arranged with respect to the longitudinal axis. The side surfaces may be arcuate or may define cutting edges. | 03-11-2010 |
20110040153 | DEPLOYABLE JAWS RETRACTION DEVICE - A deployable jaws retraction device is provided for retracting a body organ away from an operative site without occupying an incision or surgical access port during the surgical procedure. The deployable jaws retraction device includes a jaw assembly having two or more jaws joined at one end and a retention device to maintain the jaws of the closed condition about a target body organ. The deployable jaws retraction device additionally includes an anchoring assembly for securing the jaw assembly and body organ away from the operative site during the surgical procedure. The anchoring assembly includes a needle having a tissue penetrating tip and a length of suture material connecting the needle to the jaw assembly. There is also provided an applicator instrument for applying the deployable jaws retraction device onto a target body organ. | 02-17-2011 |
20110082343 | SEAL ANCHOR WITH NON-PARALLEL LUMENS - A seal anchor member defines a housing defining a longitudinal axis, the housing having leading and trailing ends, and including a plurality of lumens extending between the leading and trailing ends, each lumen being adapted for substantially sealed reception of an object therein and defining a longitudinal axis, wherein at least two of the lumens define longitudinal axes that are non-parallel to facilitate angled, at-rest placement of multiple instruments within the seal anchor member. | 04-07-2011 |
20110082347 | SPRING JAW RETRACTION DEVICE - A retraction assembly is provided for retracting body tissue away from an operative site. The retraction device generally includes a first jaw and a second jaw connected by a biasing member. The biasing member urges distal ends of the first and second jaws together to grasp the body tissue. An anchoring assembly is connected to the retraction device for reposition the grasped target body tissue away from the operative site. The anchoring assembly includes a surgical needle and a length of suture material attached to the retraction device. There is also provided an applicator instrument having a hollow outer tube for receipt of the retraction device and to position and advance the retraction device over the body tissue. A pusher is provided and is movable within the hollow outer tube, and engageable with the retraction device, to force the retraction device out of the hollow outer tube and about the body tissue. | 04-07-2011 |
20110202008 | ACCESS APPARATUS INCLUDING INTEGRAL ZERO-CLOSURE VALVE AND CHECK VALVE - An access apparatus for use in surgical procedures is provided. The access apparatus includes a zero-closure valve disposed within a housing associated with the access apparatus and adjacent a longitudinal passage defined by an access member operably associated with the access apparatus. The zero-closure valve is configured to provide a substantially fluid-tight seal in the absence of the surgical instrument inserted therethrough. A check-valve is operably associated with the zero-closure valve and is in fluid communication with the longitudinal passage and an insufflation port operably associated with the access member. The check-valve is configured to provide a fluid-tight seal when a pressure inside the access apparatus is greater than a pressure external thereof. | 08-18-2011 |
20120083660 | ACCESS ASSEMBLY - An access assembly includes a body portion defining a longitudinal axis and having at least one lumen defined therethrough. The at least one lumen is configured for passage of a surgical instrument therethrough. An outer sleeve is disposed about the body portion to define a chamber therebetween. The chamber is selectively inflatable from a deflated condition, for positioning the access assembly within an opening in tissue, and an inflated condition, for retaining the access assembly within the opening in tissue in sealing relation therewith. | 04-05-2012 |
20120130182 | ACCESS DEVICE INCLUDING SHAPE MEMORY DEPLOYMENT MECHANISM - A surgical access device is disclosed which includes a housing, a collar, and a plurality of deformable members. The housing defines a proximal end and a distal end and has a plurality of lumens extending therethrough. The collar is repositionable between a first position and a second position with the second position being closer to the proximal end of the housing than the first position. Each of the plurality of deformable members defines a distal portion, is coupled to the collar and is transitionable through one of the plurality of lumens. The plurality of deformable members is in a retracted state when the collar is in the first position and a deployed state when the collar is in the second position. One or more of the plurality of deformable members may also include a barb attached to the distal portion. | 05-24-2012 |
20120130187 | SEAL PORT WITH ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT - A surgical apparatus, for positioning within a tissue tract to access an underlying body cavity, is provided. The surgical apparatus includes a first and second member. The first member has a proximal ramp section, an accordion section, and a retaining portion. The first member defines a first longitudinal axis, a first proximal end, and a first distal end. The second member has a tubular proximal section, a portal portion, and a distal flange. The second member defines a second longitudinal axis, a second proximal end, and a second distal end. The second member includes a retaining structure to couple the first member to the second member. The first member is located at least partially in the tubular section of the second member. | 05-24-2012 |
20120130188 | ACCESS ASSEMBLY INCLUDING ONE OR MORE FOLDABLE CAPS - An access assembly is provided including a tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end in mechanical cooperation with a foldable cap member having a first set of lumens extending the length of the tubular member. The access assembly also includes a first ring secured at the proximal end of the tubular member and a second ring secured at the distal end of the tubular member. The foldable cap member is configured to fold in at least one direction to expose a second set of lumens extending the length of the tubular member. | 05-24-2012 |
20120190932 | EXPANDING SURGICAL ACCESS PORT - A surgical access port that includes a cylindrical member having a proximal end and a distal end and defining a longitudinal axis; at least two lumen extending through the cylindrical member along the longitudinal axis; at least one cavity defined in the cylindrical member and positioned radially within the at least two lumen; and a source of inflation fluid coupled to the at least one cavity, the source of inflation configured to permit selectable inflation of the at least one cavity, whereby inflation of the at least one cavity increases the radial distance between the at least two lumen. | 07-26-2012 |
20120209306 | ELASTOMERIC TROCAR SAFETY SHIELD - A trocar is presented including a cannula having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the cannula connected to a cannula assembly. The trocar further includes an obturator having a penetrating tip, the obturator extending through at least a portion of the cannula and adaptable for longitudinal movement relative to the cannula. Also, a safety shield is provided being fixedly secured in a non-adjustable configuration to the distal end of the cannula, the penetrating tip of the obturator creating a slit through the safety shield for penetrating tissue once an actuation mechanism has been activated. | 08-16-2012 |
20120245425 | SURGICAL ACCESS PORT EXPANDABLE ADAPTER COLLAR ASSEMBLY - An expandable adapter collar assembly is provided for use with a surgical access port having an outer diameter in order to increase the apparent outer diameter of the combination of the surgical access port and expandable collar in order to conform to the size of a surgical incision. The expandable adapter collar is an inflatable collar which is selectively detachably positionable so as to surround the surgical access port and expandable from a deflated or contracted smaller diameter to an inflated or expanded larger diameter to fill the surgical incision. The expandable adapter collar may be provided as part of an expandable collar assembly including a source of inflation fluids. There is also provided a method of adapting a surgical access port for use in a surgical incision having a size larger than the original design parameters for the surgical access port. | 09-27-2012 |
20130172685 | DEPLOYABLE JAWS RETRACTION DEVICE - A deployable jaws retraction device is provided for retracting a body organ away from an operative site without occupying an incision or surgical access port during the surgical procedure. The deployable jaws retraction device includes a jaw assembly having two or more jaws joined at one end and a retention device to maintain the jaws of the closed condition about a target body organ. The deployable jaws retraction device additionally includes an anchoring assembly for securing the jaw assembly and body organ away from the operative site during the surgical procedure. The anchoring assembly includes a needle having a tissue penetrating tip and a length of suture material connecting the needle to the jaw assembly. There is also provided an applicator instrument for applying the deployable jaws retraction device onto a target body organ. | 07-04-2013 |
20130245373 | SEAL ANCHOR WITH NON-PARALLEL LUMENS - A seal anchor member defines a housing defining a longitudinal axis, the housing having leading and trailing ends, and including a plurality of lumens extending between the leading and trailing ends, each lumen being adapted for substantially sealed reception of an object therein and defining a longitudinal axis, wherein at least two of the lumens define longitudinal axes that are non-parallel to facilitate angled, at-rest placement of multiple instruments within the seal anchor member. | 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 |
20140221757 | SEAL ANCHOR WITH NON-PARALLEL LUMENS - A seal anchor member defines a housing defining a longitudinal axis, the housing having leading and trailing ends, and including a plurality of lumens extending between the leading and trailing ends, each lumen being adapted for substantially sealed reception of an object therein and defining a longitudinal axis, wherein at least two of the lumens define longitudinal axes that are non-parallel to facilitate angled, at-rest placement of multiple instruments within the seal anchor member. | 08-07-2014 |
20140221758 | SEAL ANCHOR WITH NON-PARALLEL LUMENS - A seal anchor member defines a housing defining a longitudinal axis, the housing having leading and trailing ends, and including a plurality of lumens extending between the leading and trailing ends, each lumen being adapted for substantially sealed reception of an object therein and defining a longitudinal axis, wherein at least two of the lumens define longitudinal axes that are non-parallel to facilitate angled, at-rest placement of multiple instruments within the seal anchor member. | 08-07-2014 |
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 |
20150038796 | EXPANDING SURGICAL ACCESS PORT - A surgical access port that includes a cylindrical member having a proximal end and a distal end and defining a longitudinal axis; at least two lumen extending through the cylindrical member along the longitudinal axis; at least one cavity defined in the cylindrical member and positioned radially within the at least two lumen; and a source of inflation fluid coupled to the at least one cavity, the source of inflation configured to permit selectable inflation of the at least one cavity, whereby inflation of the at least one cavity increases the radial distance between the at least two lumen. | 02-05-2015 |