Exchanger surgical access port and methods of use
US10368907B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/0288
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical instrument access port assembly and method of use, the surgical instrument access port a surgical instrument has a needle lumen and a surgical access port. The needle lumen extends in a longitudinal direction and includes a needle tip at a distal end, and a body portion at a proximal end, the body portion having at least one recess or finger. The surgical access port has a cannula defining a hollow cannula shaft, and a tapered hub attached to a proximal end of the cannula. The tapered hub includes at least one inner ring configured to abut against the at least one recess or finger while the surgical instrument is inserted into the cannula of the surgical access port.
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