Trocars and obturators
US9545264B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 6, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/3466
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A trocar assembly includes a trocar including an elongated tubular member extending between a distal end configured to be inserted into a surgical site and a proximal end including a housing configured for introduction of surgical instruments into the tubular member. The housing includes a pair of opposed latch receptacles. An obturator is assembled into the tubular member of the trocar. The obturator includes an elongated obturator body extending from a trocar cover to an opposed obturator tip. The trocar cover includes a rim for engaging the housing of the trocar. The trocar cover includes a pair of opposed latches extending radially inward from the rim, wherein the latches are releasably latched to the latch receptacles of the trocar. The trocar cover includes a compliant mechanism operatively connected to release the latches from the latch receptacles.
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