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Two-part access assembly

  • US 8,550,992 B2
  • Filed: 09/01/2011
  • Issued: 10/08/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/20/2010
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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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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