Sealing multiple surgical instruments
US10070887B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/3466
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In accordance with aspects of the present invention, an instrument is provided. An instrument seal according to some embodiments includes a seal body that can be captured between an upper part and a lower part of an instrument guide; and openings in the seal body that align with channels on the instrument guide, wherein the seal body seals against doors in the lower part and an instrument shaft inserted through the openings.
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