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Surgical access device with fixation mechanism

US12137934B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 23, 2020
Grant dateNov 12, 2024
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/3492
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical access device includes a cannula body, an obturator assembly, and a fixation mechanism. The fixation mechanism includes at least one wing, a first plurality of magnets disposed on an elongated portion of the obturator assembly, and a second plurality of magnets disposed on the at least one wing. The at least one wing is coupled to an elongated portion of the cannula body and is movable between a first position where the at least one wing is parallel to a longitudinal axis, and a second position where the at least one wing is disposed at an angle to the longitudinal axis. A predetermined amount of translation of the elongated portion of the obturator assembly within a channel of the elongated portion of the cannula body causes the at least one wing to move from the first position to the second position.

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