SURGICAL ACCESS ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE THEREFOR

• US 20130253278A1
• Filed: 03/01/2013
• Published: 09/26/2013
• Est. Priority Date: 03/26/2012
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Covidien LP (Medtronic Plc)
• Original Assignee: Covidien LP (Medtronic Plc)
• Inventors: Smith, Robert C.
• Granted Patent: US 9,149,178 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 600/204
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 1/32 Devices for opening or enlarging the visual field, e.g. of a tube of the body dilators A61M29/00
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/0293 with ring member to support retractor elements
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/3423 Access ports, e.g. toroid shape introducers for instruments or hands access sites for liquids A61M39/0247
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00477 Coupling A61B2017/0046 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2039/0261 Means for anchoring port to the body, or ports having a special shape or being made of a specific material to allow easy implantation/integration in the body
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2039/0279 for introducing medical instruments into the body, e.g. endoscope, surgical tools
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 39/0247 Semi-permanent or permanent transcutaneous or percutaneous access sites to the inside of the body peritoneal dialysis catheters A61M1/285; tracheostomy devices A61M16/0465; measuring pressure within the body A61B5/03; colostomy devices A61F5/445; gastrotomy feeding tubes A61J15/0015; means for fixing a feeding tube outside of the body A61J15/0053

Abstract

A surgical access assembly includes an access port and a seal anchor. The access port includes first and second rings and a sleeve extending between the first and second rings. In particular, the sleeve includes an inner surface having an attaching member. The seal anchor is adapted to be at least partially disposed in the access port. The seal anchor includes a base portion configured to detachably engage the attaching member of the access port.

Claims

1. A surgical access assembly comprising:

an access port including first and second rings and a sleeve extending between the first and second rings, the sleeve including an inner surface having an attaching member; and

a seal anchor adapted to be at least partially disposed in the access port, the seal anchor including a base portion configured to detachably engage the attaching member of the access port.

2. The surgical access assembly according to claim 1, wherein the base portion of the seal anchor includes a second attaching member adapted to be detachably attached to the attaching member of the access port.

3. The surgical access assembly according to claim 2, wherein the second attaching member of the seal anchor is a refastenable tape.

4. The surgical access assembly according to claim 2, wherein the second attaching member of the seal anchor is a hook and loop fastener.

5. The surgical access assembly according to claim 2, wherein the base portion of the seal anchor defines a groove configured to receive therein the second attaching member of the seal anchor.

6. The surgical access assembly according to claim 2, wherein the second attaching member of the seal anchor is an annular member peripherally arranged about the lumen defined in the seal anchor.

7. The surgical access assembly according to claim 2, wherein the seal anchor defines a lumen dimensioned to receive surgical instruments therethrough.

8. The surgical access assembly according to claim 7, wherein the second attaching member of the seal anchor defines a slit in alignment with the lumen.

9. The surgical access assembly according to claim 1, wherein the attaching member of the access port is a refastenable tape.

10. The surgical access assembly according to claim 1, wherein the attaching member of the access port is a hook and loop fastener.

11. The surgical access assembly according to claim 1, wherein the attaching member of the access port is an adhesive tape.

12. The surgical access assembly according to claim 1, wherein the attaching member of the access port is an annular ring disposed on the inner surface of the sleeve.

13. The surgical access assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first ring of the access port has a kidney shaped cross-sectional profile.

14. The surgical access assembly according to claim 13, wherein the second ring of the access port is an O-ring.

15. The surgical access assembly according to claim 14, wherein the second ring is an inflatable balloon.

16. The surgical access assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first and second rings are elastic.

17. The surgical access assembly according to claim 1, wherein the attaching member of the access port extends along a length of the sleeve of the access port.

18. The surgical access assembly according to claim 1, wherein the sleeve is made of an elastic material.

19. The surgical access assembly according to claim 1, wherein the seal anchor is made of compressible material.

20. The surgical access assembly according to claim 1, wherein the second ring is an O-ring.