Two-part access assembly
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1. An access assembly comprising:
- a flexible outer sleeve configured to be received through an opening in tissue, the outer sleeve defining a passageway therethrough; and
an inner core configured for selective reception within the passageway of the outer sleeve, the inner core defining a longitudinal notch opened to an inner surface of the flexible outer sleeve when the inner core is disposed within the passageway of the outer sleeve and at least a first lumen configured to receive a surgical instrument therethrough.
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Abstract
An assembly for accessing a body cavity through an opening in tissue is provided. The access assembly includes a flexible outer sleeve configured to be received through an opening in tissue. The outer sleeve defines a passageway therethrough. The access assembly further includes an inner core configured for selective reception within the passageway of the outer sleeve. The inner core defines at least a first lumen configured to receive a surgical instrument therethrough.
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13 Claims
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1. An access assembly comprising:
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a flexible outer sleeve configured to be received through an opening in tissue, the outer sleeve defining a passageway therethrough; and an inner core configured for selective reception within the passageway of the outer sleeve, the inner core defining a longitudinal notch opened to an inner surface of the flexible outer sleeve when the inner core is disposed within the passageway of the outer sleeve and at least a first lumen configured to receive a surgical instrument therethrough. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of accessing a body cavity, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing an access assembly having an outer sleeve and an inner core formed of a compressible material; compressing the outer sleeve to permit reception of the outer sleeve through an opening in tissue; inserting the compressed outer sleeve through tissue; permitting the compressed outer sleeve to decompress within the opening; inserting the inner core into the outer sleeve to cause decompression of the outer sleeve and to create seal within the opening; and manipulating one or more instruments through the access assembly to complete a procedure. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13)
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