Trocar insertion apparatus
First Claim
1. Apparatus for forming and enlarging a percutaneous penetration, the apparatus comprising:
- an elongate dilation member including a radially expandable member having a proximal end with a handle, a distal end, and an axial lumen with a first cross-sectional area;
an elongate expansion member including a tubular element having a distal end, a proximal end with a handle, and an axial lumen with a second cross-sectional area which is larger than the first cross-sectional area;
the distal end of the expansion member being configured for facilitating insertion of the tubular element through the axial lumen of the dilation member; and
an advancing apparatus having;
a first arm with a first engaging feature for engaging the handle of the dilation member;
a second arm with a second engaging feature for engaging the handle of the expansion member; and
an operation member;
the first arm and the second arm being connected so that operation of the operation member approximates the first engaging feature and the second engaging feature together.
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Abstract
Apparatus for forming and enlarging a percutaneous penetration are disclosed. The apparatus includes an elongate dilation member including a radially expandable member having a first cross-sectional area; and an elongate expansion member including a tubular element having a second cross-sectional area which is larger than the first cross-sectional area. The apparatus further includes an advancing apparatus having a first arm with a first engaging feature for engaging the handle of the dilation member; a second arm with a second engaging feature for engaging the handle of the expansion member; and an operation member; the first arm and the second arm being connected so that operation of the operation member approximates the first engaging feature and the second engaging feature together.
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20 Claims
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1. Apparatus for forming and enlarging a percutaneous penetration, the apparatus comprising:
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an elongate dilation member including a radially expandable member having a proximal end with a handle, a distal end, and an axial lumen with a first cross-sectional area;
an elongate expansion member including a tubular element having a distal end, a proximal end with a handle, and an axial lumen with a second cross-sectional area which is larger than the first cross-sectional area;
the distal end of the expansion member being configured for facilitating insertion of the tubular element through the axial lumen of the dilation member; and
an advancing apparatus having;
a first arm with a first engaging feature for engaging the handle of the dilation member;
a second arm with a second engaging feature for engaging the handle of the expansion member; and
an operation member;
the first arm and the second arm being connected so that operation of the operation member approximates the first engaging feature and the second engaging feature together. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An apparatus for facilitating the insertion of an expansion assembly distally through a radially expandable dilation assembly into a body cavity of a patient, the apparatus comprising:
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a handle;
a trigger operatively coupled to the handle, the trigger being pivotable between a first position, spaced a distance from the handle, and a second position, in close proximity to the handle;
a spine member having a proximal end and a distal end, the spine member being slidably received within the handle, the spine member being axially moveable relative to the handle upon a manipulation of the trigger from the open position to the closed position;
an actuation mechanism in operative engagement with the handle, the trigger and the spine member, the actuation mechanism being releasably engagable with the spine member and, when engaged with the spine member, axially moves the spine member relative to the handle upon movement of the trigger to the closed position;
a retaining structure operatively coupled to the handle for holding the expansion assembly in place; and
a yoke provided at the distal end of the spine member for maintaining the dilation assembly aligned with the expansion assembly. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A kit for providing access to a target surgical site, comprising:
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a radially expandable dilation assembly;
a pneumoperitoneum needle assembly;
a stylet;
an expansion assembly;
an obturator;
an expansion assembly insertion apparatus for forming and enlarging a percutaneous penetration; and
a package for enclosing the radially expandable dilation assembly, the pneumoperitoneum needle assembly, the stylet, the expansion assembly, the obturator, and the expansion assembly insertion apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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