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| 20080312598 | INFUSION HUB ASSEMBLY AND FLUID LINE DISCONNECT SYSTEM - An infusion hub assembly, comprising: a hub received in a hole in a wing, the hub having a bore passing therethrough, with an upper portion of the circular hub having an attachment surface thereon; an infusion cannula extending downwardly away from the wing, the infusion cannula being in fluid communication with the bore passing through the hub; a cover having a bore passing therethrough and having an inner attachment surface adapted to mate with the attachment surface on the upper portion of the hub; and a septum positioned in alignment with the bore passing through the cover. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090030375 | SURGICAL ACCESS DEVICE - Methods and devices for accessing a body cavity are disclosed. In general, a surgical access device is provided that can include a cannula that defines a working channel that is sized and configured to receive a surgical instrument. A seal can be disposed in the cannula of the surgical access device. In one exemplary embodiment, the seal can be positioned at a point in the cannula that is effective to maintain contact between the seal and an instrument inserted therethrough as the instrument is rotated about that point. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090082735 | Surgical sealing element, surgical seal, and surgical sealing system - In order to improve a surgical sealing element, in particular, for a trocar and/or for sealing shafts of elongated surgical instruments during insertion into a human or animal body, wherein the sealing element defines a longitudinal axis, is provided with an opening, which is variable in diameter and is oriented transversely or essentially transversely to the longitudinal axis and through which an instrument can be inserted, and comprises a flexible wall which is closed annularly, wherein the wall has a first and a second edge each closed upon itself and wherein the first edge limits the opening, such that all instruments currently available can be reliably sealed irrespective of the diameter of their instrument shaft it is suggested that the wall be foldable in a wave-like manner and in a sealing position be folded in a wave-like manner without kinks with fold lines extending in the direction towards the first edge in such a manner that the first edge defines a wave line which is located entirely on a cylindrical surface. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090177162 | ACCESS ASSEMBLY WITH ADJUSTABLE SEAL MEMBER - A surgical access assembly for receiving instruments of various diameters is disclosed. The access assembly includes a housing defining a longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal opening for passage of a surgical instrument. The access assembly may also include a mechanism disposed within the housing and having a passageway for reception and passage of the surgical instrument in substantial sealed relation therewith. The mechanism may be adapted for reciprocal longitudinal movement within the housing between a first position corresponding to a first dimension of the passageway and a second position corresponding to a second dimension of the passageway. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090192466 | ENDOLUMINAL ACCESS DEVICE - A surgical access apparatus for providing access inside a body includes a housing having a first port, a tubular member extending distally from the housing and defining a longitudinal axis therealong, wherein the tubular member includes a lumen extending therethrough. a shaft insert disposed in the lumen of the tubular member, wherein the shaft insert forms first, second, and third passageways extending along the lumen of the tubular member, wherein each of the first, second, and third passageways is adapted to receive a surgical instrument; and a first seal assembly covering the first port of the housing and defining a first passage disposed in communication with the first passageway defined by the shaft insert in the tubular member, wherein the first seal assembly is adapted to form a seal around the surgical instrument inserted through the first passage of the first seal assembly. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090234291 | CANNULA - A cannula assembly including a cannula body having a perfusion lumen extending therethrough; a removable introducer to be carried in the perfusion lumen, the removable introducer including a first hole, a second hole and a central lumen extending therebetween to allow fluid entering the first hole to flow through the central lumen and exit the second hole into the perfusion lumen; and a cap member including at least one venting means that allows air displaced by the fluid entering the first hole to be vented from the cannula body. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090234292 | Seal for Trocar - A seal for use in a trocar, particularly for a trocar for eye surgery, having a seal element, with a seal opening, and an instrument opening. The instrument opening extends along a centre axis on both sides of the seal element all the way through the seal. The seal also has a clamp element for establishing a form-fit connection to an instrument that is inserted at least partially into the instrument opening and through the seal opening. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090259185 | SELF-CONFORMING SURGICAL SEAL - A surgical access apparatus includes an access member defining a longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal passageway for reception and passage of a surgical object, a seal member mounted to the access member and having inner seal portions defining an aperture to removably receive the surgical object in substantial fluid-tight sealing relation therewith and at least one cable member. The at least one cable member has a first cable end connected to a first radial section of the seal member and a second cable end connected to a second radial section of the seal member displaced from the first radial section. The first and second cable ends are adapted to be laterally displaced relative to the longitudinal axis during offset lateral movement of the surgical object, to thereby cause corresponding lateral displacement of the inner seal portions of the seal member whereby the inner seal portions maintain the substantial fluid tight sealing relation with the surgical object. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090270813 | WICKING FLUID MANAGEMENT IN A SURGICAL ACCESS DEVICE - The present invention generally provides methods and devices for removing fluid from a surgical instrument. Surgical access devices and seal systems are generally provided having one or more valves or seal assemblies to create a closed system between the outside environment and the environment in which the surgical access device is being inserted. In one embodiment, a seal assembly is provided and can include a seal having an opening configured to receive a surgical instrument therethrough and a fluid remover in the form of an absorbent element, a scraper element, a wicking element, or any combination thereof can be associated with the seal and configured to remove fluid from the opening and/or a surgical instrument. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090275898 | SELF-SEALING CANNULA - A cannula assembly for performing a surgical includes a cannula defining a longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal passageway extending therethrough, a seal for substantially sealing the longitudinal passageway within the cannula in the absence of an object being received through the passageway and an elongated membrane disposed within the longitudinal passageway of the cannula. The elongated membrane is secured to the cannula at respective ends of the elongated membrane to define an annular space between the elongated membrane and the cannula. The cannula has a throughhole in communication with the annular space whereby, when the cannula is positioned within an insufflated body cavity, insufflation gases pass through the throughhole to expand the annular space to thereby cause the elongated membrane to form a seal about an object inserted therethrough. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090281500 | DEVICES, SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE ABDOMINAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES - Apparatus, tools, device and methods provided for treating a patient, including: making an incision or puncture though the patient's skin; establishing an initial tract through an opening formed by the incision or puncture; inserting a guide member having a flexible distal portion and a distal tip into the initial tract and extending the initial tract to form a delivery tract leading to a target location within the patient's body; wherein said distal tip and at least a portion of a remainder of said guide member are transparent; and delivering an obturator and conduit assembly over said guide member to place a distal end of the conduit of said obturator and conduit assembly in a location at or near the target location, said obturator having been inserted into said conduit prior to delivering said assembly over said guide member such that a distal end of said obturator extends distally out of a distal opening of said conduit; wherein said obturator comprises a central lumen adapted to closely follow said guide member while sliding thereover. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090318868 | TROCAR SEAL SYSTEM - A seal assembly for reception of an elongated surgical instrument is provided which includes a body having at least one opening configured and dimensioned to permit entry of an elongated surgical instrument and defining a central longitudinal axis; a seal member formed of a resilient material and defining an aperture therein, the aperture being configured and dimensioned such that insertion of the surgical instrument into the aperture causes the resilient material defining the aperture to resiliently contact the outer surface of the surgical instrument in a substantially fluid tight manner; and a fabric layer juxtaposed relative to the resilient material. A coating may be applied to the seal member to reduce friction between the seal member and surgical instrumentation inserted therein. The coating is preferably a hydrocyclosiloxane membrane prepared by plasma polymerization process. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090326463 | IRIS SEAL FOR SINGLE INCISION SURGERY - The present disclosure is directed to a surgical portal apparatus for use during a minimally invasive procedure. In one aspect, the apparatus includes a housing and a portal member extending distally from the housing, defining a longitudinal axis. The apparatus also has an iris seal including a plurality of leaf members, disposed within the housing. The leaf members are adapted for pivoting relative to the housing, to control the dimensioning of a passage in response to the insertion of a surgical object. The leaf members are not directly linked to each other to provide for off-axis movement of the surgical object. The apparatus further includes an actuation mechanism, including a motor and a sensor, operatively connected to the leaf members and adopted for movement upon the introduction of the surgical object. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090326464 | TROCAR ASSEMBLY WITH RADIALLY MOVEABLE HOUSING - A surgical access assembly includes a cannula, a housing mounted to the cannula, and a seal disposed within the cannula. The cannula is adapted for insertion through tissue to permit access to an underlying tissue site. The cannula defines a longitudinal axis and has a longitudinal passageway for passage of a surgical object for positioning with respect to the tissue site. The housing is adapted for movement relative to the cannula in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis. The seal has a passage for reception of the surgical object in substantial sealed relation therewith. The access assembly may further include a support member mounted to the cannula. The support member adapted to maintain a predetermined distance between the housing and the tissue. The support member may be securely affixed to, or selectively positionable along, the cannula with respect to the longitudinal axis. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090326465 | ACCESS ASSEMBLY - A surgical access assembly includes a base defining a central axis and having an opening for receipt of a surgical instrument and an elongated member extending from the base. The elongated member may define a passage for passage of the surgical instrument. The elongated member is adapted to assume a substantial rolled configuration in a normal unstressed condition thereof. The elongated member may be adapted to substantially seal the passage when in the rolled configuration thereof. As a further feature, the elongated member may be adapted to establish a substantial sealed relation with the surgical instrument received within the passage. In one embodiment, the elongated member may include an elastomeric material which is adapted to permit angulated movement of the surgical instrument relative to the central axis. The elongated member may include a leading end portion which is substantially closed in the absence of the surgical instrument to substantially seal the passage. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090326466 | SURGICAL PORTAL ASSEMBLY - A surgical portal assembly includes a portal member adapted for positioning within tissue. The portal member defines a central longitudinal axis and has a longitudinal passageway for permitting passage of a surgical object. In addition, the portal member includes a seal mount. A seal member is mounted within the seal mount of the portal member. Further, the seal member has inner surface portions defining a passage for receiving the surgical object. Aside from the seal member, the surgical portal assembly contains a plurality of seal magnets mounted to the seal member. The seal magnets are arranged with respect to the passage of the seal member whereby respective poles of the seal magnets generate an attractive force to draw the inner surface portions of the seal member about the surgical object to facilitate establishing a substantial sealing relation therewith. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090326467 | SURGICAL PORTAL APPARATUS WITH WAFFLE SEAL - A surgical portal apparatus includes a portal housing, an elongated portal member connected to the portal housing and depending therefrom, and a seal member comprising a resilient material and being mounted to the portal housing. The portal housing and the portal member have an axial bore for reception and passage of a surgical object. The seal member includes leading and trailing faces and has inner portions defining a passage to permit passage of a surgical object. One of the leading and trailing faces defines a plurality of recessed cells formed within interconnected struts. The interconnected struts are relatively flexible to flex upon radial offset manipulation of the object to permit corresponding movement of the passage while substantially maintaining a seal about the surgical object. At least some of the recessed cells define a generally rectangular arrangement. Preferably, the leading end face of the seal member has the recessed cells. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090326468 | PRESSURIZED SURGICAL VALVE - A surgical access assembly for use during the course of a minimally invasive procedure includes a pump assembly to selectively communicate to and from the seal member such that the seal may transition from a first condition to at least one subsequent condition. In the first condition, the seal member is configured to allow a surgical object to pass therethrough with little resistance, and in the at least one subsequent condition, the seal member forms a substantially fluid tight seal with the surgical object. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100010446 | Surgical sealing element holder for holding a surgical sealing element and surgical sealing system - In order to improve a surgical sealing element holder for holding a surgical sealing element of a surgical sealing system comprising a trocar with a trocar sleeve, the sealing element having an insertion opening which can be widened, such that a sealing element of the sealing system can be replaced in a simple and reliable manner and it is ensured that sealing in relation to a channel of the trocar sleeve is perfect at all times it is suggested that a holder sealing element be provided for sealing the sealing element holder with respect to an inner wall surface of the trocar sleeve. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100016799 | Surgical protection device for a surgical sealing element and surgical sealing system - In order to improve a surgical protection device for a surgical sealing element of a surgical sealing system comprising a trocar, the sealing element having an insertion opening which can be widened, the protection device comprising a base member which can be arranged on the trocar or on a part thereof, is closed in a ring shape and has an opening and several protection elements which are arranged in circumferential direction and point parallel or towards a longitudinal axis of the protection device, the protection elements having free ends pointing essentially in a distal direction, such that protection of the sealing element can be as complete as possible irrespective of the degree of expansion thereof, it is suggested that at least some of the protection elements have retaining elements on an outer side at their free ends or in the area of their free ends for engagement with the sealing element. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100022959 | CANNULA SEALING APPARATUS - A cannula sealing apparatus includes a housing having a central axially facing aperture. A surgical instrument of 10.5 mm may seal with that aperture. Alternatively, a sealing member having an aperture that will seal with a 12 mm surgical instrument can be swung up to be aligned with the aperture. If a 10.5 mm instrument is required then a seal member can be swung up to have its seal aperture located over the central aperture. Each seal member is pivotal about a common axis. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100036323 | FLEXIBLE CANNULA WITH SEAL - A flexible cannula assembly includes a tubular member having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion and a seal positioned adjacent the distal end portion of the tubular member. The tubular member is formed of a flexible material. The seal defines a hole in a central portion thereof for receiving surgical instruments therethrough. The flexible cannula assembly further includes a housing connected to the proximal end portion of the tubular member. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100049138 | INTRODUCER SEAL ASSEMBLY - A seal assembly for use with an access device includes a seal housing defining a central longitudinal axis, an inner wall and an outer wall. The inner wall defines a longitudinal opening to permit passage of instrumentation through the seal housing. A gimbal mount is at least partially accommodated within a space defined between the inner wall and the outer wall of the seal housing. The gimbal mount includes a seal member defining an aperture for substantial sealed reception of a surgical instrument. The gimbal mount is adapted for angular movement relative to the central longitudinal axis upon angulation of the surgical instrument while substantially maintaining the sealed reception of the surgical instrument. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100094227 | SINGLE PORT ACCESS SYSTEM - Embodiments of a surgical access system useful for single or limited port procedures comprise a trocar comprising a fixation cannula, a retractor, and a gel cap removably coupled to the retractor. The gel cap comprises a gel pad that acts as an artificial body wall, through which instruments may be inserted into a body cavity, either directly or through one or more trocars. The fixation cannula comprises a retainer and a bolster, which together, capture the artificial body wall therebetween, thereby fixing the trocar thereto. The gel pad permits flexible instrument placement, as well as translational and angular degrees of freedom for the instruments while maintaining a gas tight seal. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100179478 | METHOD OF PRODUCING INDWELLING NEEDLE ASSEMBLY AND INDWELLING NEEDLE ASSEMBLY - A method of producing an indwelling needle assembly formed by assembling an inner needle having a point only at its tip, an inner needle hub fixed to the base end of the inner needle, a hollow outer needle through which the inner needle is insertable, an outer needle hub fixed to the base end of the outer needle, and an elastic seal member on the outer needle hub effecting sealing when the inner needle is withdrawn. The method involves: inserting the inner needle into the seal member to set the inner needle to an inserted state; applying, in the inserted state, lubricant to the outer peripheral surface of at least that portion of the inner needle which protrudes from the seal member; and axially reciprocating at least one time the inner needle relative to the seal member to cause the lubricant to penetrate the inside of the seal member. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100179479 | PLEATED TROCAR SHIELD - A surgical access device or trocar defines an access channel for instruments extending from a proximal end to the distal end thereof. The trocar comprises a cannula and a seal assembly disposed at the proximal end of the cannula. The seal assembly comprises a first or zero seal, a second or instrument seal, and a trocar shield disposed proximally of the first seal and the second seal. The first seal seals the access channel in the absence of an instrument extending therethrough. The second seal seals the access channel in the presence of an instrument extending therethrough. The trocar shield protects the first seal and second seal from damage as an instrument is advanced through the access channel. The trocar shield comprises an open proximal end and a tapered distal end comprising a plurality of longitudinal pleats, converging in an opening. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100228198 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PROVIDING ACCESS INTO A BODY CAVITY - Methods and devices are provided for providing surgical access into a body cavity. In one embodiment, a surgical access device is provided that includes a housing coupled to a retractor. The housing can be have one or more movable sealing ports for receiving surgical instruments. Each movable sealing port can include one or more sealing elements therein for sealing the port and/or forming a seal around a surgical instrument disposed therethrough. Each movable sealing port can be rotatable relative to the housing and each sealing element can be rotatable relative to the housing along a predetermined orbital path. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100241078 | SURGICAL PORT SEAL - A seal device having a substantially conical shape including a slit opening at its tip defined by a pair of planar surfaces, the opening reinforced by gussets on the exterior surface of the seal device and adjacent to the end regions of the slit. The gussets help bias the ends of the slit towards a closed position, even when an instrument is located within the slit, to thereby reduce “cat-eye”-ing and minimize leakage therethrough. The seal device may include ramps on respective inner surfaces of the device, the ramps functioning as a lead-in to the slitted opening such an inserted instrument contacts the ramps first and opens the slit prior to the instrument contacting the material of the slit. Along the outer surface of the device is a flexible body portion to minimize the effect on the opening when an instrument is inserted into the device. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100241079 | ACCESS PORT INCLUDING CENTERING FEATURE - A surgical access port includes an access member defining a longitudinal axis and having an interior wall defining a longitudinal opening adapted for passage of a surgical object, an object seal disposed in mechanical cooperation with the access member and configured to create a substantially fluid-tight seal around a surgical object inserted through the object seal and a centering mechanism mounted to the access member proximal of the object seal. The centering mechanism includes at least one centering element extending at least in a general longitudinal direction within the longitudinal opening, and defining proximal and distal longitudinal end segments. The at least one centering element is positioned and dimensioned to engage the surgical object during passage of the object through the longitudinal opening to normally bias the surgical object into general alignment with the longitudinal axis. A locking member is mounted to the distal longitudinal end segment of the at least one centering element. The locking member is adapted for longitudinal movement relative to the longitudinal axis when the surgical object is in generally aligned relation with the longitudinal axis. The locking member is dimensioned to engage the interior wall of the access member upon asymmetrical manipulation of the surgical object relative to the longitudinal axis to substantially lock the centering mechanism and prevent further asymmetrical manipulation of the surgical object until the surgical object is returned to the generally aligned relation with the longitudinal axis under the bias of the at least one centering element. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100241080 | CAGED FLOATING SEAL ASSEMBLY - A seal assembly establishes sealing engagement with a plurality of differently dimensioned instruments passing through a trocar. The seal assembly is a caged seal assembly movably disposed within the trocar and includes at least two seal segments disposable into and out of a sealing orientation relative to the instrument. A cage structure of the seal assembly includes at least two cage segments each connected to a seal segment, a biasing assembly connected to the cage structure and disposed and structured to normally bias the seal segments into sealing orientation. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100249708 | ARTICULATING SURGICAL PORTAL APPARATUS WITH SPRING - A surgical portal apparatus is provided which includes a housing and a portal member. The portal member is connected to the housing which extends therefrom. The portal member has a longitudinal axis which includes a longitudinal passageway for permitting a surgical object to pass therethrough. A seal mount is mounted to the housing and has an internal seal adapted to establish a substantial sealed relation with the surgical object, the seal mount adapted to articulate relative to the housing between a first position relative to the housing and at least one second position relative to the housing, the seal mount being normally biased toward the first position. | 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 |
| 20100249710 | POWERED VARIABLE SEAL DIAMETER TROCAR EMPLOYING A LONGITUDINAL DISPLACEMENT MECHANISM - An apparatus for sealing a passageway through an access assembly includes a variable seal member having an orifice for reception of an instrument therethrough. Each of a pair of compression members has a pressure face for contacting the variable seal member, each pressure face opposing the variable seal member from an opposite longitudinal side, and each compression member moveable with respect to the other compression member in a longitudinal direction transverse to the pressure faces. The compression members may be moved in the longitudinal direction to adjust the degree of compressive force exerted on the portal seal member and thus adjust a diameter of the orifice to effectively interface with the instrument to form a fluid tight relation therewith. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100268162 | CANNULA WITH SEALING ELEMENTS - Methods and devices are provided for providing surgical access into a body cavity. In one embodiment, a surgical access device is provided that includes an elongate hollow tube having a proximal end that is configured to be positioned adjacent to a tissue surface and a distal end configured to extend through a body wall into a body cavity. The proximal end of the device can be can be configured to allow the proximal-most portion of the surgical access device to rest flush or substantially flush against a tissue surface of a patient when the device is inserted into the patient. In some embodiments, the elongate hollow tube can have a non-circular cross-section. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100274193 | Cannula Seal - Trocar seal assemblies are disclosed which consist of a protective member and a retaining member. The protective member prevents accidental perforations of the retaining member during the insertion of an instrument through the seal assembly and assists in forming a seal against the instrument when inserted in the seal assembly. The protective member is generally configured with a circular upper portion and a generally conical lower portion. The lower portion of the protective member consists of a plurality of flaps which increasingly overlap as they progress to the lower portion of the conical shape, thereby forming a seal at the lowest portion where the flaps overlap entirely. The overlapping flaps expand with minimal resistance when instruments are inserted through the seal assembly, thereby ensuring a proper seal regardless of the size or configuration of the instrument. The retaining member holds the protective member in position and compresses the protective member against an instrument when an instrument is inserted through the seal assembly. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100286617 | RING AND SEAL FOR TROCAR - A surgical access apparatus for passing through tissue to an underlying surgical area includes an access member defining a longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal channel for reception of a surgical object, a seal member mounted to the access member and positioned to intersect the longitudinal channel, and having internal seal surfaces defining a passage and being dimensioned to establish a substantial sealing relation with a surgical object inserted therethrough and a substantially annular element mounted to the seal member and at least partially circumscribing the passage. The annular member is rigid relative to the seal member and defines an opening to permit passage of the object. The annular element is dimensioned to minimize offset manipulation of the surgical object relative to the longitudinal axis. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100324489 | ACCESS ASSEMBLY WITH FLEXIBLE HOUSING - An access assembly includes a housing defining a longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal opening therethrough, a cannula extending distally from the housing and in fluid communication with the longitudinal opening and a seal member mounted within the longitudinal opening of the housing. The seal member is configured to receive an instrument therethrough in substantial sealed relation therewith. The housing is adapted to move in at least a radial direction with respect to the longitudinal axis whereby the seal member maintains the substantial sealed relation relative to the instrument as the instrument in manipulated. The housing may be flexible and capable of deflection relative to the longitudinal axis. The housing may comprise an elastomeric material in whole or in part. The seal member may be integrally formed with the housing. The housing may include at least one flexible ring portion and possibly a plurality of ring portions. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100331783 | VALVE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING DIAMETER REDUCTION STRUCTURE FOR TROCAR - A surgical seal assembly includes a sleeve housing adapted to be operatively connected to a surgical sleeve, a seal housing adapted for releasable mounting to the sleeve housing and having a seal member with inner portions adapted to permit passage of a surgical object in substantial sealed relation therewith, and a manual lock member associated with the sleeve housing. The manual lock member is adapted for movement relative to the seal housing between a first position corresponding to a release position of the seal housing to permit removal of the seal housing from mounting to the sleeve housing and a second position corresponding to a lock position of the seal housing to secure the seal housing to the sleeve housing. The manual lock member is preferably adapted for rotational movement relative to a longitudinal axis of the seal housing to move between the first and second positions thereof. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110021995 | TROCAR ASSEMBLY WITH RADIALLY MOVEABLE HOUSING - A surgical access assembly includes a cannula, a housing mounted to the cannula, and a seal disposed within the cannula. The cannula is adapted for insertion through tissue to permit access to an underlying tissue site. The cannula defines a longitudinal axis and has a longitudinal passageway for passage of a surgical object for positioning with respect to the tissue site. The housing is adapted for movement relative to the cannula in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis. The seal has a passage for reception of the surgical object in substantial sealed relation therewith. The access assembly may further include a support member mounted to the cannula. The support member adapted to maintain a predetermined distance between the housing and the tissue. The support member may be securely affixed to, or selectively positionable along, the cannula with respect to the longitudinal axis. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110040255 | Surgical sealing element, surgical seal and surgical sealing system - A surgical sealing element, for example, for a trocar and/or for sealing shafts of elongated surgical instruments during insertion into a human or animal body, is provided. The surgical sealing element comprises a flexible wall closed annularly, the wall comprising a first edge and a second edge, and an opening for a shaft of a surgical instrument, the opening being variable in diameter and limited by the first edge. In a sealing position, the wall is folded with fold lines extending in a direction towards the first edge in such a manner that the first edge defines a wave line. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110054404 | MEDICAL INSTRUMENT - An indwelling needle assembly has a hollow outer needle fixed to an outer needle hub, an inner needle in the outer needle and fixed to an inner needle hub, and a protector. A step section of the outer needle hub serves as a speed reducer that reduces the speed, in the direction of the flow path axis of a main pipe, of a liquid portion flowing in the flow path, the portion flowing along that portion of the inner surface of the main pipe located on that side of the main pipe on which a branch flow path is located. The step section has an opening in the inner surface of the main pipe located at a position corresponding to a front end opening of the branch flow path. The step section forms a space between the opening and the front end opening of the branch flow path. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110071473 | SURGICAL PORT FEATURE - A robotic surgical system is configured with rigid, curved cannulas that extend through the same opening into a patient's body. Surgical instruments with passively flexible shafts extend through the curved cannulas. The cannulas are oriented to direct the instruments towards a surgical site. Various port features that support the curved cannulas within the single opening are disclosed. In one aspect, surgical instrument channels extend at different angles between top and bottom surfaces of a port feature. In another aspect, a funnel portion and a tongue portion are separated by a waist portion, and surgical instrument channels extend from the funnel portion through the waist portion. Cannula support fixtures that support the cannulas during insertion into the single opening and mounting to robotic manipulators are disclosed. A teleoperation control system that moves the curved cannulas and their associated instruments in a manner that allows a surgeon to experience intuitive control is disclosed. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110144590 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PROVIDING ACCESS THROUGH TISSUE TO A SURGICAL SITE - Methods and devices are provided for providing surgical access into a body cavity. A surgical access port is provided that has an adjustable longitudinal length, such as by being formed from multiple segments configured to move relative to one another. An anchor can be coupled to a distal end of the surgical access port to help secure the surgical access port within a tissue opening by engaging a distal side of the tissue. Optionally, the anchor can be removably coupled to the distal end of the surgical access port, thereby allowing any one of a plurality of anchors to be selectively coupled thereto. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110152775 | OPHTHALMIC VALVED TROCAR VENT - In various embodiments, a trocar cannula may be configured for insertion into an eye to facilitate insertion and removal of instruments during surgery. The cannula may be affixed to an overcap (to inhibit rotation of the overcap relative to the cannula) that includes a seal. In some embodiments, the seal may be overmolded into the overcap or may include a wafer that is fixed between the cannula and the overcap to inhibit rotation relative to the cannula and the overcap. In some embodiments, the cannula and overcap may snap together through a tab/slot interface in a permanent fashion such that the cannula and overcap may not be separated without damaging the cannula or overcap. In some embodiments, a vent cannula may be receivable in the slit of the seal for allowing fluids to vent from the eye through the cannula (which may include an indentation to frictionally engage the vent). | 06-23-2011 |
| 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 |
| 20110251560 | PLEATED TROCAR SHIELD - A surgical access device or trocar defines an access channel for instruments extending from a proximal end to the distal end thereof. The trocar comprises a cannula and a seal assembly disposed at the proximal end of the cannula. The seal assembly comprises a first or zero seal, a second or instrument seal, and a trocar shield disposed proximally of the first seal and the second seal. The first seal seals the access channel in the absence of an instrument extending therethrough. The second seal seals the access channel in the presence of an instrument extending therethrough. The trocar shield protects the first seal and second seal from damage as an instrument is advanced through the access channel. The trocar shield comprises an open proximal end and a tapered distal end comprising a plurality of longitudinal pleats, converging in an opening. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20120010569 | ACCESS DEVICE WITH TWIST LOCKING REMOVABLE CAP - A surgical access device comprises a cannula having a proximal end and a distal end. A housing is connected to the proximal end of the cannula and contains a zero-closure seal. The housing may also include a housing cap with a plurality of oblong apertures. A removable cap contains an instrument seal and comprises a plurality of distally extending L-shaped projections having a twist-to-lock engagement with the oblong apertures to attach the removable cap to the housing. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120059325 | ASSEMBLY METHOD FOR CATHETER WITH BLOOD CONTROL - A system and method for assembling a catheter device, wherein a septum actuator is positioned within the lumen of a catheter adapter to provide a pathway through a septum component, an introducer needle being inserted through the septum via the septum actuator thereby preventing damage to the septum, the septum actuator thereafter being withdrawn from the septum and positioned within a rearward chamber of the catheter adapter lumen. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120089094 | TROCAR SEAL WITH RETRACTION INDUCED HINGE - A trocar comprising an alignment channel and an instrument seal comprising a bending portion and a base portion. The bending and base portions of the instrument seal are spaced relative the alignment channel such that when a surgical instrument is retracted the bending portion inverts and the lip does not enter the alignment channel. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120116313 | DUCKBILL SEAL WITH FLUID DRAINAGE FEATURE - Seal assemblies, generally for use in trocar assemblies, are provided for selectively promoting movement of fluid away from a central portion of the seal assemblies. In one exemplary embodiment, an inner surface of a seal body of the seal assembly is configured to selectively promote such movement of fluid away from the central portion of the seal body toward a peripheral portion of the seal body. While various configurations, geometries, and dimensions are discussed, one example of such a configuration includes locating a central portion of the seal body at a more proximal position than a peripheral portion of the seal body. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120215171 | INTRODUCER AND DEPLOYMENT HANDLE FOR SPLITTABLE SHEATH - An introducer assembly is provided with a handle assembly ( | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120238957 | SURGICAL SEALING ELEMENT HOLDER FOR HOLDING A SURGICAL SEALING ELEMENT AND SURGICAL SEALING SYSTEM - In order to improve a surgical sealing element holder for holding a surgical sealing element of a surgical sealing system comprising a trocar with a trocar sleeve, the sealing element having an insertion opening which can be widened, such that a sealing element of the sealing system can be replaced in a simple and reliable manner and it is ensured that sealing in relation to a channel of the trocar sleeve is perfect at all times it is suggested that a holder sealing element be provided for sealing the sealing element holder with respect to an inner wall surface of the trocar sleeve. In addition, an improved surgical sealing system is provided. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120253285 | Cannula Seal - Trocar seal assemblies are disclosed which consist of a helically-shaped seal positioned within a trocar's cannula; wherein, as an instrument is inserted through the central bore of the helically-shaped seal, the helically-shaped seal expands, thereby increasing the diameter of the central bore. In other embodiments, a protective member is positioned within a retaining member; wherein the protective member is configured as a helix and, as an instrument is inserted through the central bore of the helix, the helix expands, thereby increasing the diameter of the central bore. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20130006185 | ACCESS ASSEMBLY WITH FLEXIBLE HOUSING - An access assembly includes a housing defining a longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal opening therethrough, a cannula extending distally from the housing and in fluid communication with the longitudinal opening and a seal member mounted within the longitudinal opening of the housing. The seal member is configured to receive an instrument therethrough in substantial sealed relation therewith. The housing is adapted to move in at least a radial direction with respect to the longitudinal axis whereby the seal member maintains the substantial sealed relation relative to the instrument as the instrument in manipulated. The housing may be flexible and capable of deflection relative to the longitudinal axis. The housing may comprise an elastomeric material in whole or in part. The seal member may be integrally formed with the housing. The housing may include at least one flexible ring portion and possibly a plurality of ring portions. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130150792 | Sealing Means For The Sealing Of An Introduction Facility For A Medical Instrument - A sealing means for sealing an introduction facility for a medical instrument includes a first sealing membrane of an elastic material with a first slit and a second sealing membrane of an elastic material with a second slit. The first sealing membrane and the second sealing membrane abut laminarily on each other. The first sealing membrane and the second sealing membrane are arranged such that the first slit and the second slit are not parallel with each other. Each of the first slit and the second slit is unbranched. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130184646 | SINGLE PORT DEVICE WITH MULTI-LUMEN CAP - A surgical access apparatus includes an access member defining a longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal passageway for reception and passage of a surgical object and an access housing mountable to the access member. The access housing includes a diaphragm mounted thereto. The diaphragm is adapted for rotational movement about the longitudinal axis relative to the access housing. The diaphragm defines at least one internal pocket and has a seal assembly disposed within the internal pocket. The seal assembly has an interface seal member adapted for establishing a fluid tight seal about the surgical object. The seal assembly is adapted for selective movement within the pocket about multiple axes in response to manipulation of the surgical object. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20140336584 | CAGED FLOATING SEAL ASSEMBLY - A seal assembly establishes sealing engagement with a plurality of differently dimensioned instruments passing through a trocar. The seal assembly is a caged seal assembly movably disposed within the trocar and includes at least two seal segments disposable into and out of a sealing orientation relative to the instrument. A cage structure of the seal assembly includes at least two cage segments each connected to a seal segment, a biasing assembly connected to the cage structure and disposed and structured to normally bias the seal segments into sealing orientation. | 11-13-2014 |
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