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Trocar seal system
Assignee: Covidien LP
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Filing: 2002-10-09
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Granted: 2007-07-17
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Expires: 2022-10-09
Abstract
Abstract A seal assembly is provided for reception of an elongated surgical instrument, which comprises a body having at least one opening configured and dimensioned to permit entry of an elongated surgical instrument and defining a central longitudinal axis; a seal member formed of a resilient material and defining an aperture therein, the aperture being configured and dimensioned such that insertion of the surgical instrument into the aperture causes the resilient material defining the aperture to resiliently contact the outer surface of the surgical instrument in a substantially fluid tight manner, the seal member further including a peripheral flange element which contacts a surface of the body to form a contact seal therewith; and a fabric layer juxtaposed relative to the resilient material. The seal assembly may further include a coating applied to the seal member to reduce friction between the seal member and surgical instrumentation inserted therein. The coating is preferably a hydrocyclosiloxane membrane prepared by plasma polymerization process.
Inventors
- 👤 David C. Racenet
- 👤 Gene A. Stellon
- 👤 William J. Vumback
- 👤 Joseph Pasqualucci
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 00:26
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/34; A61B17/3498; A61B17/3462; A61M; A61M39/00; A61M39/02; A61M39/06; A61M39/0606; A61M39/0613; F; F16; F16K; F16K15/00; F16K15/14; F16K15/144; F16K15/147; A61B2017/00526; A61B2017/3464; A61M2039/0626; A61M2039/0633; A61M2039/0646; A61M2039/0653; A61M2039/0673; A61M2039/0686; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/7722; Y10T137/7837; Y10T137/7879; Y10T137/788; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/877; Y10T137/87788; Y10T137/87804
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 33
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
A surgical seal assembly for reception of an elongated surgical instrument, which comprises: a body dimensioned for positioning within body tissue, the body defining a longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal opening extending therethrough dimensioned to permit passage of an elongated surgical instrument through the body to access underlying tissue; a non-inflatable seal member comprising a resilient material and being disposed in the body and mounted across the longitudinal opening, the seal member including proximal and distal internal seal surfaces extending in general orthogonal relation to the longitudinal axis, the seal member defining an aperture extending through the internal seal surfaces, the aperture being configured and dimensioned such that insertion of the surgical instrument into the aperture causes the resilient material adjacent the aperture to resiliently contact the outer surface of the surgical instrument in a substantially fluid tight manner, the seal member further including a peripheral flange element outwardly of the internal seal surfaces adapted to contact a surface of the body to form a contact seal therewith; and a layer of fabric material juxtaposed relative to the resilient material of the seal member, and in contacting relation therewith.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
A surgical seal assembly for reception of an elongated surgical instrument, which comprises: a body dimensioned for positioning within body tissue, the body defining a longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal opening extending therethrough dimensioned to permit passage of an elongated surgical instrument through the body to access underlying tissue; a non-inflatable seal member comprising a resilient material and being disposed in the body and mounted across the longitudinal opening, the seal member including proximal and distal internal seal surfaces extending in general orthogonal relation to the longitudinal axis, the seal member defining an aperture extending through the internal seal surfaces, the aperture being configured and dimensioned such that insertion of the surgical instrument into the aperture causes the resilient material adjacent the aperture to resiliently contact the outer surface of the surgical instrument in a substantially fluid tight manner, the seal member further including a peripheral flange element outwardly of the internal seal surfaces adapted to contact a surface of the body to form a contact seal therewith; and a layer of fabric material juxtaposed relative to the resilient material of the seal member, and in contacting relation therewith.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
180 words
A surgical seal assembly for reception of an elongated surgical instrument, which comprises: a body dimensioned for positioning within body tissue, the body defining a longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal opening extending therethrough dimensioned to permit passage of an elongated surgical instrument through the body to access underlying tissue; a non-inflatable seal member disposed in the body and mounted across the longitudinal opening, the seal member being formed of a resilient material and defining an aperture therein, the aperture being configured and dimensioned such that insertion of the surgical instrument into the aperture causes the resilient material defining the aperture to resiliently contact the outer surface of the surgical instrument in a substantially fluid tight manner, the seal member further including a peripheral flange element which contacts a surface of the body to form a contact seal therewith; a layer of fabric material jutaposed relative to the resilient material of the seal member, and in contacting relation therewith; and a coating applied to the seal member to reduce friction between the seal member and the surgical instrument inserted therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
180 words
A surgical seal assembly for reception of an elongated surgical instrument, which comprises: a body dimensioned for positioning within body tissue, the body defining a longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal opening extending therethrough dimensioned to permit passage of an elongated surgical instrument through the body to access underlying tissue; a non-inflatable seal member disposed in the body and mounted across the longitudinal opening, the seal member being formed of a resilient material and defining an aperture therein, the aperture being configured and dimensioned such that insertion of the surgical instrument into the aperture causes the resilient material defining the aperture to resiliently contact the outer surface of the surgical instrument in a substantially fluid tight manner, the seal member further including a peripheral flange element which contacts a surface of the body to form a contact seal therewith; a layer of fabric material jutaposed relative to the resilient material of the seal member, and in contacting relation therewith; and a coating applied to the seal member to reduce friction between the seal member and the surgical instrument inserted therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A surgical seal assembly for reception of an elongated surgical instrument according to claim 2 , wherein the coating is a hydrocyclosiloxane membrane prepared by plasma polymerization process.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
101 words
A surgical access device, which comprises: a body member dimensioned to access a body cavity, the body member defining a longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal passageway therethrough for permitting passage of an object; and a non-inflatable seal member mounted within the body member and intersecting the passageway, the seal member having inner portions defining an opening through the seal member adapted to expand from an initial open condition to an expanded open condition during insertion of the object and being dimensioned to form a substantial seal about the object, the seal member including at least one layer of fabric material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
101 words
A surgical access device, which comprises: a body member dimensioned to access a body cavity, the body member defining a longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal passageway therethrough for permitting passage of an object; and a non-inflatable seal member mounted within the body member and intersecting the passageway, the seal member having inner portions defining an opening through the seal member adapted to expand from an initial open condition to an expanded open condition during insertion of the object and being dimensioned to form a substantial seal about the object, the seal member including at least one layer of fabric material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The surgical access device according to claim 4 wherein the non-inflatable seal member comprises a resilient member and wherein the one layer of fabric material is disposed in juxtaposed relation to the resilient member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The surgical access device according to claim 4 , including a coating applied to the seal member to facilitate passage of an object through the opening of the non-inflatable seal member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The surgical access device according to claim 6 wherein the coating is a hydrocyclosiloxane membrane prepared by plasma polymerization process.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
135 words
A surgical seal assembly for reception of an elongated surgical instrument which comprises: a body dimensioned for positioning within body tissue, the body defining a longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal opening extending therethrough dimensioned to permit passage of an elongated surgical instrument through the body to access underlying tissue; a non-inflatable seal member disposed in the body and mounted across the longitudinal opening, the seal member being formed of a resilient material and defining an aperture therein, the aperture being configured and dimensioned such that insertion of the surgical instrument into the aperture causes the resilient material defining the aperture to resiliently contact the outer surface of the surgical instrument in a substantially fluid tight manner; and a layer of fabric material at least partially enclosed within the resilient material of the seal member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
135 words
A surgical seal assembly for reception of an elongated surgical instrument which comprises: a body dimensioned for positioning within body tissue, the body defining a longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal opening extending therethrough dimensioned to permit passage of an elongated surgical instrument through the body to access underlying tissue; a non-inflatable seal member disposed in the body and mounted across the longitudinal opening, the seal member being formed of a resilient material and defining an aperture therein, the aperture being configured and dimensioned such that insertion of the surgical instrument into the aperture causes the resilient material defining the aperture to resiliently contact the outer surface of the surgical instrument in a substantially fluid tight manner; and a layer of fabric material at least partially enclosed within the resilient material of the seal member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The surgical access device according to claim 5 wherein the one layer of fabric is attached to the resilient member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
118 words
A surgical access device, which comprises: a body member dimensioned to access a body cavity, the body member defining a longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal passageway therethrough for permitting passage of an object; and a non-inflatable seal member mounted within the body member and intersecting the passageway, the seal member having inner portions defining an opening through the seal member adapted to expand from an initial open condition to an expanded open condition during insertion of the object and being dimensioned to form a substantial seal about the object, the seal member including at least one layer of fabric material and resilient member, the one layer of fabric being at least partially enclosed within the resilient member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
118 words
A surgical access device, which comprises: a body member dimensioned to access a body cavity, the body member defining a longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal passageway therethrough for permitting passage of an object; and a non-inflatable seal member mounted within the body member and intersecting the passageway, the seal member having inner portions defining an opening through the seal member adapted to expand from an initial open condition to an expanded open condition during insertion of the object and being dimensioned to form a substantial seal about the object, the seal member including at least one layer of fabric material and resilient member, the one layer of fabric being at least partially enclosed within the resilient member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
32 words
The surgical access device according to claim 5 wherein the body member includes internal upper and lower surfaces defining an internal chamber, the non-inflatable seal member being disposed within the internal, chamber.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
46 words
The surgical access device according to claim 11 wherein the non-inflatable seal member includes a peripheral flange extending at least along the longitudinal axis, the peripheral flange contacting one of the internal upper and lower surfaces of the body member to form a contact seal therewith.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
31 words
The surgical access device according to claim 11 wherein the non-inflatable seal member is adapted for lateral movement relative to the longitudinal axis within the internal chamber of the body member.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
94 words
A surgical access device, which comprises: a body member dimensioned to access a body cavity, the body member defining a longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal passageway therethrough, the body member including internal upper and lower surfaces defining an internal chamber a non-inflatable resilient member disposed within the internal chamber of the body member, the resilient member defining an aperture in general longitudinal alignment with the longitudinal axis of the body member and adapted to engage an object introduced therein in substantial fluid-tight relation therewith; and a fabric material attached to the resilient member.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
94 words
A surgical access device, which comprises: a body member dimensioned to access a body cavity, the body member defining a longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal passageway therethrough, the body member including internal upper and lower surfaces defining an internal chamber a non-inflatable resilient member disposed within the internal chamber of the body member, the resilient member defining an aperture in general longitudinal alignment with the longitudinal axis of the body member and adapted to engage an object introduced therein in substantial fluid-tight relation therewith; and a fabric material attached to the resilient member.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
45 words
The surgical access device according to claim 14 including a peripheral flange extending at least along the longitudinal axis from the resilient member, the peripheral flange contacting one of the internal upper and lower surfaces of the body member to form a contact seal therewith.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
30 words
The surgical access device according to claim 15 wherein the resilient member is adapted for lateral movement relative to the longitudinal axis within the internal chamber of the body member.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
109 words
A surgical access device, which comprises: a body member dimensioned to access a body cavity, the body member defining a longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal passageway therethrough, the body member including internal upper and lower surfaces defining an internal chamber; and a non-inflatable seal member comprising a fabric material and an elastomeric material, the seal member being mounted in the internal chamber of the body member and being adapted to slide within the internal chamber to traverse the internal chamber in a lateral direction relative to the longitudinal axis during manipulation of an elongated object, the seal adapted to form a substantial fluid-tight relation about an elongated object.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
109 words
A surgical access device, which comprises: a body member dimensioned to access a body cavity, the body member defining a longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal passageway therethrough, the body member including internal upper and lower surfaces defining an internal chamber; and a non-inflatable seal member comprising a fabric material and an elastomeric material, the seal member being mounted in the internal chamber of the body member and being adapted to slide within the internal chamber to traverse the internal chamber in a lateral direction relative to the longitudinal axis during manipulation of an elongated object, the seal adapted to form a substantial fluid-tight relation about an elongated object.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
38 words
The surgical access device according to claim 17 wherein the non-inflatable seal member includes a peripheral flange, the peripheral flange dimensioned to engage one of the upper and lower internal surfaces and form a substantial contact seal therewith.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
45 words
The surgical access device according to claim 17 wherein the non-inflatable seal member having inner portions defining an opening through the non-inflatable seal member and being adapted to expand from an initial open condition to an expanded open condition upon passage of the elongated object.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
27 words
The surgical access device according to claim 5 wherein the one layer of fabric includes the inner portions of the seal member to thereby define the opening.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
26 words
The surgical access device according to claim 5 wherein the resilient member includes the inner portions of the non-inflatable seal member to thereby define the opening.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
23 words
The surgical access device according to claim 5 including fabric material disposed on each of proximal and distal surfaces of the resilient member.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
24 words
The surgical access device according to claim 22 wherein the fabrid material is arranged to extend within the aperture of the non-inflatable seal member.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
30 words
The surgical access device according to claim 23 wherein the fabric material of the non-inflatable seal member is arranged to at least partially emvelope the resilient material of the seal.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
16 words
The surgical access device according to claim 4 wherein the non-inflatable seal member is substantially planar.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
34 words
The surgical access device according to claim 4 wherein the non-inflatable seal member defines an overall longitudinal dimension along the longitudinal axis substantially less than an overall transverse dimension transverse to the longitudinal axis.
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