Seal assemblies for surgical access assemblies
US12324606B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/3464
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Access assemblies include an instrument valve housing and a valve assembly disposed within the cavity of the instrument valve housing. The valve assembly includes a guard assembly, and a seal assembly disposed distal of the guard assembly. The seal assembly includes a support member including a ring portion and a seal portion disposed within the ring portion. The seal assembly further includes a plurality of seal sections extending from the ring portion of the support member. The support member and the plurality of seal sections are integrally formed.
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