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Surgical access device with sorbents

  • US 8,568,362 B2
  • Filed: 07/31/2009
  • Issued: 10/29/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/28/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A fluid remover for use in a surgical access device, comprising:

  • a sorbent member having opposed proximal and distal surfaces and opposed inner and outer sidewalls extending between the proximal and distal surfaces such that the sorbent member has a polygonal cross-sectional shape, the proximal surface being substantially planar, the inner sidewall defining a central opening extending through the sorbent member, and the sorbent member including a gap formed therein such that the sorbent is C-shaped with terminal ends that substantially face each other, wherein the sorbent member is formed from a plurality of fibers that are configured to sorb fluid,wherein the plurality of fibers are oriented longitudinally relative to a longitudinal axis of the central opening.

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