SURGICAL ACCESS DEVICE AND MANUFACTURE THEREOF
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Abstract
A surgical access system includes a tubular member defining a longitudinal axis and having an axial lumen. The tubular member includes a braided material adapted to expand from a first initial condition having a first cross-sectional dimension to a second expanded condition having a second-cross sectional dimension greater than the first cross-sectional dimension. The tubular member defines an oblique end surface. An access housing is mounted to the tubular member. The access housing is dimensioned for engagement by the user. A process for manufacturing a surgical access device is also disclosed.
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11. A process for manufacturing a surgical access device, comprising the steps of:
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providing a tubular member defining a longitudinal axis and having an axial lumen, the tubular member adapted to expand from a first initial condition having a first cross-sectional dimension to a second expanded condition having a second-cross sectional dimension greater than the first cross-sectional dimension; creating a flared end portion of the tubular member; mounting a mounting element to the flared end portion of the tubular member; and securing the mounting element to a housing; - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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