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Trocar method and apparatus
Assignee: Ethicon Inc
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Filing: 1991-10-18
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Granted: 1993-05-11
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Expires: 2011-10-18
Abstract
Abstract Trocar assembly devices that include trocar tubes of different diameters to accommodate small and large diameter implements for providing communication into an anatomical cavity and a unique method of utilizing such devices. The trocar assembly devices include an outer or larger diameter trocar tube (12,112) and an inner or smaller diameter trocar tube (14,114). A distal end portion (30,118) of the inner trocar tube is tapered and extends distally beyond a distal end portion of the outer trocar tube. The tapered end portion is provided with threads (32,124) formed on an outer surface thereof to facilitate insertion of the device through the skin and into an anatomical cavity. <IMAGE>
Inventors
- 👤 Randy R. Stephens
- 👤 Dale R. Schulze
- 👤 Gregory D. Bishop
- 👤 Narinderjit Sambi
- 👤 John M. Collins
- 👤 George E. Selecman
- 👤 Randall Sword
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:01
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/34; A61B17/3462; A61B17/3417; A61M; A61M39/00; A61M39/02; A61M39/06; A61B2017/3454; A61B2017/3458; A61B2017/3464; A61M2039/0626; A61M2039/0633; A61M2039/0666; A61M2039/0686
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A method of positioning a large diameter trocar tube in an anatomical cavity, comprising the steps of: (a) directing a first trocar assembly having a small diameter trocar tube through the skin and into the anatomical cavity; (b) directing an elongated member through the trocar tube of the first trocar assembly and into the anatomical cavity; (c) removing the first trocar assembly from the anatomical cavity while maintaining the elongated member in the anatomical cavity; (d) directing a second trocar assembly having a large diameter outer trocar tube and a small diameter inner trocar tube around the elongated member through the skin and into the anatomical cavity; and (e) removing the elongated member and the inner trocar tube from the anatomical cavity through the outer trocar tube of the second trocar assembly while maintaining the outer trocar tube in the anatomical cavity.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
142 words
A method of positioning a large diameter trocar tube in an anatomical cavity, comprising the steps of: (a) directing a first trocar assembly having a small diameter trocar tube through the skin and into the anatomical cavity; (b) directing an elongated member through the trocar tube of the first trocar assembly and into the anatomical cavity; (c) removing the first trocar assembly from the anatomical cavity while maintaining the elongated member in the anatomical cavity; (d) directing a second trocar assembly having a large diameter outer trocar tube and a small diameter inner trocar tube around the elongated member through the skin and into the anatomical cavity; and (e) removing the elongated member and the inner trocar tube from the anatomical cavity through the outer trocar tube of the second trocar assembly while maintaining the outer trocar tube in the anatomical cavity.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method as defined in claim 1 further including the step of directing an obturator member through the trocar tube of the first trocar assembly to pierce the skin immediately prior to directing the first trocar assembly through the skin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method as defined in claim 2 further including the step of removing the obturator member from the first trocar assembly prior to directing the elongated member through the first trocar assembly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method as defined in claim 1 further including the step of providing an inner trocar tube having a reduced diameter within the outer trocar tube of the second trocar assembly for receiving the elongated member therethrough.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
67 words
The method as defined in claim 4 wherein a distal end portion of the inner trocar tube extends distally beyond a distal end portion of the outer trocar tube of the second trocar assembly, said distal end portion of said inner trocar tube includes a tapered portion provided with threads to facilitate the directing of the outer trocar tube of the second trocar assembly through the skin.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method as defined in claim 5 further including the step of rotating the inner trocar tube while it is being directed through the skin.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
228 words
A trocar assembly for providing communication into an anatomical cavity, comprising: (a) an outer trocar tube defining an interior lumen, said outer trocar tube having an open proximal end portion and an open distal end portion; (b) an inner trocar tube defining an interior lumen, said inner trocar tube having an open proximal end portion and an open distal end portion, said proximal end portion of said inner trocar tube having an annular seal means positioned therein for sealing against implements that extend through said inner trocar tube, said inner trocar tube being removably received within the interior lumen of said outer trocar tube, said interior lumen of said inner trocar tube having a diameter that is less than the diameter of said interior lumen of said outer trocar tube, said distal end portion of said inner trocar tube extending distally beyond the distal end portion of said outer trocar tube, said distal end portion of said inner trocar tube being tapered distally and inwardly and including threads formed on an outer surface thereof; and (c) said proximal end portion of said outer trocar tube including a valve means having a valve member movable between a first position sealing said open proximal end portion of said outer trocar tube and a second position permitting said inner trocar tube or an implement to extend through said outer trocar tube.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
228 words
A trocar assembly for providing communication into an anatomical cavity, comprising: (a) an outer trocar tube defining an interior lumen, said outer trocar tube having an open proximal end portion and an open distal end portion; (b) an inner trocar tube defining an interior lumen, said inner trocar tube having an open proximal end portion and an open distal end portion, said proximal end portion of said inner trocar tube having an annular seal means positioned therein for sealing against implements that extend through said inner trocar tube, said inner trocar tube being removably received within the interior lumen of said outer trocar tube, said interior lumen of said inner trocar tube having a diameter that is less than the diameter of said interior lumen of said outer trocar tube, said distal end portion of said inner trocar tube extending distally beyond the distal end portion of said outer trocar tube, said distal end portion of said inner trocar tube being tapered distally and inwardly and including threads formed on an outer surface thereof; and (c) said proximal end portion of said outer trocar tube including a valve means having a valve member movable between a first position sealing said open proximal end portion of said outer trocar tube and a second position permitting said inner trocar tube or an implement to extend through said outer trocar tube.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The trocar assembly as defined in claim 7 wherein said distal end portion of said inner trocar tube extends distally beyond the distal end portion of said outer trocar tube.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
The trocar assembly as defined in claim 8 wherein said distal end portion of said inner trocar tube is tapered and has threads formed on an outer surface thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
54 words
The trocar assembly as defined in claim 7 wherein the diameter of the openings at the distal end portion and the proximal end portion of said inner trocar tube are less than the diameter of a portion of said inner trocar tube that extends intermediate said distal end portion and said proximal end portion.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
41 words
The trocar assembly as defined in claim 7 wherein an annular seal means is positioned at the proximal end portion of said outer tube for sealing against said inner trocar tube or an implement that extends through said outer trocar tube.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
The trocar assembly as defined in claim 7 wherein the proximal end portion of said outer and inner trocar tubes are provided with cooperating latch means for releasably attaching the tubes together.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
211 words
A trocar assembly for providing communication into an anatomical cavity, comprising: (a) an outer trocar tube defining an interior lumen, said outer trocar tube having an open proximal end portion and an open distal end portion; (b) an inner trocar tube defining an interior lumen, said inner trocar tube having an open proximal end portion and an open distal end portion, said proximal end portion of said inner trocar tube having an annular seal means positioned therein for sealing against implements that extend through said inner trocar tube, said inner trocar tube being extendable through the interior lumen of said outer trocar tube, said interior lumen of said inner trocar tube having a diameter that is less than the diameter of said interior lumen of said outer trocar tube; (c) an obturator means having a proximate end portion and a distal end portion, said obturator means being extendable through said interior lumen of said inner trocar tube; and (d) said proximal end portion of said outer trocar tube including a valve means having a valve member movable between a first position sealing said open proximal end portion of said outer trocar tube and a second position permitting said inner trocar tube or an implement to extend through said outer trocar tube.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
211 words
A trocar assembly for providing communication into an anatomical cavity, comprising: (a) an outer trocar tube defining an interior lumen, said outer trocar tube having an open proximal end portion and an open distal end portion; (b) an inner trocar tube defining an interior lumen, said inner trocar tube having an open proximal end portion and an open distal end portion, said proximal end portion of said inner trocar tube having an annular seal means positioned therein for sealing against implements that extend through said inner trocar tube, said inner trocar tube being extendable through the interior lumen of said outer trocar tube, said interior lumen of said inner trocar tube having a diameter that is less than the diameter of said interior lumen of said outer trocar tube; (c) an obturator means having a proximate end portion and a distal end portion, said obturator means being extendable through said interior lumen of said inner trocar tube; and (d) said proximal end portion of said outer trocar tube including a valve means having a valve member movable between a first position sealing said open proximal end portion of said outer trocar tube and a second position permitting said inner trocar tube or an implement to extend through said outer trocar tube.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
29 words
The trocar assembly as defined in claim 13 wherein said distal end portion of said obturator means is extendable through said distal end portion of said inner trocar tube.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
The trocar assembly as defined in claim 14 wherein said distal end portion of said obturator means includes a conical tip.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
36 words
The trocar assembly as defined in claim 15 wherein said distal end portion of said inner trocar tube is tapered toward said conical tip and extends beyond said distal end portion of said outer trocar tube.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
26 words
The trocar assembly as defined in claim 16 wherein said distal end portion of said inner trocar tube has threads formed on a outer surface thereof.
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