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DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SURGICAL ACCESS AND FACILITATING CLOSURE OF SURGICAL ACCESS OPENINGS

  • US 20150038793A1
  • Filed: 07/29/2014
  • Published: 02/05/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/02/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A surgical system, comprising:

  • a cannula configured for positioning within an opening in tissue, the cannula including an elongated portion having a base and an elongated tubular member extending distally from the base, the elongated tubular member including an annular wall defining a longitudinal passageway that provides access to an internal surgical site through the opening in tissue, the elongated tubular member defining at least one slot extending through the annular wall, the at least one slot disposed in communication with the longitudinal passageway; and

    a guide member including a guide housing configured for releasably engaging the guide member with the cannula and an elongated guide shaft configured for insertion into the elongated tubular member of the cannula, the guide member defining at least one lumen extending therethrough and configured such that, upon engagement of the guide member with the cannula, the at least one lumen is aligned with the at least one slot of the cannula to define a guide passageway through the guide member and cannula.

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