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Seal assembly for a surgical access assembly and method of manufacturing the same

US11541218B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Covidien LP · US

Inventors

Roy J. Pilletere · North Haven, US
Nicolette R. LaPierre · Bull Run Corner, US
Jason Mickus · Avon, US
Eric Brown · Madison, US
Justin Thomas · New Haven, US
Matthew A. Dinino · Newington, US
Jacob C. Baril · Norwalk, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 20, 2020
Grant date	Jan 3, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 13, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2039/0633
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a seal assembly for a surgical access assembly includes forming a seal assembly having a monolithic construction. The seal assembly includes a support member, seal sections connected to the support member, bridges disposed between adjacent seal sections and interconnecting the adjacent seal sections, and a plurality of standoffs extending from each seal section. The method also includes placing the seal assembly into a treatment bath, cutting the bridges, and folding the seal assembly.

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