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Surgical access assembly and method of using same

US9622777B2 · kind B2 · utility

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51References

18Claims

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Assignee

NICO Corporation · US

Inventors

Joseph L. Mark · Indianapolis, US
Amin Kassam · Ottawa, CA

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 7, 2015
Grant date	Apr 18, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 13, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2210/0693
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical access assembly and method of use is disclosed. The surgical access assembly comprises an outer sheath and an obturator. The outer sheath and obturator are configured to be delivered to an area of interest within the brain. Either the outer sheath or the obturator may be configured to operate with a navigational system to track the location of either within the brain. Once positioned at a desired location, the obturator is removed, leaving a distal end of the outer sheath adjacent an area of interest, and creating a working corridor. Interventional devices may be introduced to the area of interest, as well as a variety of treatments. A subsequent treatment process may also be employed.

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