Surgical access assembly and method of using same
US10143366B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/0626
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An illuminating ring assembly is disclosed. The illuminating ring configured to be used with a surgical access element. The illuminating ring assembly comprises a housing defined by a cover and a wall member extending from the cover, wherein the cover and wall member cooperate to define a cavity therein, a light element configured to be disposed with the cavity, and an attachment mechanism configured to selectively attach the housing to a surgical access element. Wherein the cover and the light element both include an opening therethrough.
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