Devices and methods for providing access into a body cavity
US8357085B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 5, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/3466
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and devices are provided for accessing a body cavity. In general, a surgical access device is provided that can include a retractor that forms a working channel through tissue, a seal housing for sealing the working channel and/or forming a seal around an instrument inserted therethrough, and a flexible suspension member that is configured to suspend the seal housing within the body cavity or allow the seal housing to extend beyond the distal end of the retractor.
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