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Implantable subcutaneous access device and method of using same
Assignee: Applied Medical Technology Inc
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Filing: 1996-08-23
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Granted: 1998-03-17
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Expires: 2016-08-23
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates generally to an implantable subcutaneous access device for performing an endoscopic operative procedure, and the method of using the subcutaneous access device. The subcutaneous access device is comprised of a portal sleeve, the portal sleeve preferably being angulated to provide an angulated port of entry for a surgical device through cutaneous layers of the body. A subcutaneous flange is connected to the portal sleeve in order to secure the subcutaneous access device under the cutaneous layer. An access flange which may function as a surgical mat is also connected to the portal sleeve. The method of using the subcutaneous access device consists of forming a transdermal incision, inserting the subcutaneous access device into and through the incision, and inserting and manipulating a surgical device through the port of entry to thereby perform a surgical procedure.
Inventors
- 👤 George J. Picha
- 👤 Bahaman Guyuron
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:56
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M39/00; A61M39/02; A61M39/0247; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/34; A61B17/3417; A61B17/3421; A61B17/3423; A61B2017/348; A61B2017/3482; A61B2017/3484; A61B2017/3492; A61B90/00; A61B90/10; A61B2090/103; A61M2039/025; A61M2039/0279; A61M2039/0291; A61M2210/00; A61M2210/06; A61M2210/0693
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
An implantable subcutaneous access device for device for performing an endoscopic operative procedure comprising: a portal sleeve, said portal sleeve providing a port of entry through a cutaneous layer of a body; a subcutaneous flange connected to said portal sleeve, said subcutaneous flange being adapted to be secured under said cutaneous layer; and an access flange connected to said portal sleeve so as to be at a preformed oblique angle to the portal sleeve, said access flange being in a spaced apart relationship with said subcutaneous flange and being adapted to be located external to said body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
An implantable subcutaneous access device for device for performing an endoscopic operative procedure comprising: a portal sleeve, said portal sleeve providing a port of entry through a cutaneous layer of a body; a subcutaneous flange connected to said portal sleeve, said subcutaneous flange being adapted to be secured under said cutaneous layer; and an access flange connected to said portal sleeve so as to be at a preformed oblique angle to the portal sleeve, said access flange being in a spaced apart relationship with said subcutaneous flange and being adapted to be located external to said body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The implantable subcutaneous access device as recited in claim 1, wherein said subcutaneous flange provides a surface area to prevent unintended removal of the implantable subcutaneous access device and said access flange provides a surface area to prevent foreign particles from entering into said port of entry during the endoscopic operative procedure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The implantable subcutaneous access device as recited in claim 2, wherein said portal sleeve is in the shape of a cylindrical stem.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The implantable subcutaneous access device as recited in claim 3, wherein the access flange and the subcutaneous flange have substantially annular shapes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The implantable subcutaneous access device as recited in claim 4, wherein the surface area of the access flange is greater than the surface area of the subcutaneous flange.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The implantable subcutaneous access device as recited in claim 5, wherein said access flange is in a parallel spaced apart relationship with respect to said subcutaneous flange.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
The implantable subcutaneous access device as recited in claim 6, wherein said portal sleeve further includes a proximal end and a distal end, said subcutaneous flange being connected at the distal end, and said access flange being connected at the proximal end.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
109 words
An implantable subcutaneous access device for performing an endoscopic operative procedure comprising: a portal sleeve providing a port of entry through a cutaneous layer of a body; a subcutaneous flange connected to said portal sleeve so as to be at a preformed oblique angle to the portal sleeve, said subcutaneous flange providing a surface area to prevent unintended removal of the subcutaneous access device; and an access flange connected to said portal sleeve, said access flange providing a surface area to prevent foreign particles from entering into said port of entry during the endoscopic operative procedure, said access flange being in a spaced apart relationship with said subcutaneous flange.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
109 words
An implantable subcutaneous access device for performing an endoscopic operative procedure comprising: a portal sleeve providing a port of entry through a cutaneous layer of a body; a subcutaneous flange connected to said portal sleeve so as to be at a preformed oblique angle to the portal sleeve, said subcutaneous flange providing a surface area to prevent unintended removal of the subcutaneous access device; and an access flange connected to said portal sleeve, said access flange providing a surface area to prevent foreign particles from entering into said port of entry during the endoscopic operative procedure, said access flange being in a spaced apart relationship with said subcutaneous flange.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The implantable subcutaneous access device as recited in claim 8, wherein said portal sleeve is in the shape of a cylindrical stem.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The implantable subcutaneous access device as recited in claim 9, wherein the access flange and the subcutaneous flange have substantially annular shapes.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
The implantable subcutaneous access device as recited in claim 12, wherein said access flange is in a parallel relationship with said subcutaneous flange and at an oblique angle relative to said portal sleeve.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
135 words
A method of performing an endoscopic operative procedure on a body comprising the steps of: forming an incision extending from an external surface of the body to a subcutaneous portion of the body; placing a subcutaneous access device into said incision, said subcutaneous access device providing a port of entry to the subcutaneous portion of the body, said subcutaneous access device comprising a portal sleeve, a subcutaneous flange connected at one end of said portal sleeve, and an access flange connected to said portal sleeve in a spaced apart relationship relative to said subcutaneous flange, wherein said access flanged has a substantially annular shape; inserting an endoscopic surgical device into and through the port of entry to perform the endoscopic operative procedure; and manipulating said surgical instrument subcutaneously to thereby perform the endoscopic surgical procedure.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
135 words
A method of performing an endoscopic operative procedure on a body comprising the steps of: forming an incision extending from an external surface of the body to a subcutaneous portion of the body; placing a subcutaneous access device into said incision, said subcutaneous access device providing a port of entry to the subcutaneous portion of the body, said subcutaneous access device comprising a portal sleeve, a subcutaneous flange connected at one end of said portal sleeve, and an access flange connected to said portal sleeve in a spaced apart relationship relative to said subcutaneous flange, wherein said access flanged has a substantially annular shape; inserting an endoscopic surgical device into and through the port of entry to perform the endoscopic operative procedure; and manipulating said surgical instrument subcutaneously to thereby perform the endoscopic surgical procedure.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
48 words
The method as recited in claim 12, wherein said subcutaneous flange provides a surface area to prevent unintended removal of the subcutaneous access device, and said access flange provides a surface area to prevents foreign particles from entering into said port of entry during the endoscopic operative procedure.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method as recited in claim 13, wherein said port of entry is angulated.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method as recited in claim 14, wherein said portal sleeve is in the shape of a cylindrical stem.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method as recited in claim 15, wherein the subcutaneous flange has a substantially annular shape.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method as recited in claim 16, wherein the surface area of the access flange is greater than the surface area of the subcutaneous flange.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method as recited in claim 17, wherein said access flange is in a parallel spaced apart relationship with respect to said subcutaneous flange and at an oblique angle relative to said portal sleeve.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of as recited in claim 12, comprising the further step of: severing tissue with said surgical instrument.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of as recited in claim 19, comprising the further step of: remotely viewing the surgical procedure being performed via the port of entry.
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