Introducer seal assembly
US7632250B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/3498
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A seal assembly for use with an access device includes a seal housing defining a central longitudinal axis, an inner wall and an outer wall. The inner wall defines a longitudinal opening to permit passage of instrumentation through the seal housing. A gimbal mount is at least partially accommodated within a space defined between the inner wall and the outer wall of the seal housing. The gimbal mount includes a seal member defining an aperture for substantial sealed reception of a surgical instrument. The gimbal mount is adapted for angular movement relative to the central longitudinal axis upon angulation of the surgical instrument while substantially maintaining the sealed reception of the surgical instrument.
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