A medical device to protect a body opening, the medical device including a sleeve having a proximal end and a distal end a proximal ring attached to the proximal end of the sleeve, and a guard assembly located a distal end of the sleeve.
A valve component 1 of the invention comprises a main valve 2 which is located on a centre line and at least one auxiliary valve 3 which is located radially outwardly of the main valve 2. The main valve may be used for sealing engagement with a cannula. In some cases the cannula may be used for introduction of a number of robotically controlled surgical instruments generally, including a camera. The auxiliary valves 3 may be utilised to introduce another instrument through the valve component. The valve component is mounted in a manner which ensures that the valve component 1 is rotatable about a centre line through the axis of the valve component 1. This ensures that the valve component 1 can be rotated relative to a cannula inserted through the main valve 2 and consequently that the auxiliary valves 3 are rotatable relative to the cannula allowing the auxiliary valves 3 to be positioned to facilitate optimum access and manipulation for an auxiliary instrument(s) inserted through the auxiliary valve(s) 2.
A medical device to protect a body opening, such as a vagina. The medical device may include a lumen and anchoring structure(s) for securing the device in the body opening. In some embodiments, the medical device includes a sleeve, a proximal ring attached to a proximal end of the sleeve, and a distal ring attached to a distal end of the sleeve.
Apparatus for placement in an incision of a natural body opening comprises a retractor having a sleeve (655, 656, 657) and a guard device comprising overlapping petals (662) depending from a mounting ring (661). The guard device is movable by the retractor from an insertion configuration to a deployed configuration as the retractor sleeve is moved to the retracting configuration.
An echogenic curette for carrying out a suction dilation and curettage allows the physician to view the curette and the pathology they want to remove, and use that to guide the procedure. The echogenic curette is visible using ultrasound imaging.
A valve component 1 of the invention comprises a main valve 2 which is located on a centre line and at least one auxiliary valve 3 which is located radially outwardly of the main valve 2. The main valve may be used for sealing engagement with a cannula. In some cases the cannula may be used for introduction of a number of robotically controlled surgical instruments generally, including a camera. The auxiliary valves 3 may be utilised to introduce another instrument through the valve component. The valve component is mounted in a manner which ensures that the valve component 1 is rotatable about a centre line through the axis of the valve component 1. This ensures that the valve component 1 can be rotated relative to a cannula inserted through the main valve 2 and consequently that the auxiliary valves 3 are rotatable relative to the cannula allowing the auxiliary valves 3 to be positioned to facilitate optimum access and manipulation for an auxiliary instrument(s) inserted through the auxiliary valve(s) 2.
A medical device to protect a body opening, the medical device including a sleeve having a proximal end and a distal end a proximal ring attached to the proximal end of the sleeve, and a guard assembly located a distal end of the sleeve.
A suture device comprises a needle (5) which is movable between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration and a drive for rotating the needle between the retracted and extended configurations. The drive comprises an axle (18) which is rotated by a rack (12) and pinion (10) system.
A61B 17/04 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux, p.ex. tourniquets pour refermer les plaies ou les maintenir fermées, p.ex. agrafes chirurgicales; Accessoires utilisés en liaison avec ces opérations pour la suture des plaies; Supports ou emballages pour aiguilles ou matériaux de suture
A61B 17/06 - Aiguilles; Supports ou empaquetages pour aiguilles ou matériaux de suture
A61B 17/062 - Dispositifs pour manipuler les aiguilles
Apparatus for placement in an incision or a natural body opening comprises a retractor having a sleeve (655, 656, 657) and a guard device comprising overlapping petals (662) depending from a mounting ring (661). The guard device is movable by the retractor from an insertion configuration to a deployed configuration as the retractor sleeve is moved to the retracting configuration.
A61B 1/32 - Dispositifs pour ouvrir ou agrandir le champ de vision, p.ex. dans un conduit du corps
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux, p.ex. tourniquets
A suture or tack device comprises a needle which is movable between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration and a drive for rotating the needle between the retracted and extended configurations.
A61B 17/04 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux, p.ex. tourniquets pour refermer les plaies ou les maintenir fermées, p.ex. agrafes chirurgicales; Accessoires utilisés en liaison avec ces opérations pour la suture des plaies; Supports ou emballages pour aiguilles ou matériaux de suture
An echogenic curette for carrying out a suction dilation and curettage allows the physician to view the curette and the pathology they want to remove, and use that to guide the procedure. The echogenic curette is visible using ultrasound imaging.
A61B 17/42 - Instruments ou procédés de gynécologie ou d'obstétrique
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
A suture device comprises a needle (5) which is movable between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration and a drive for rotating the needle between the retracted and extended configurations. The drive comprises an axle (18) which is rotated by a rack (12) and pinion (10) system.
A61B 17/04 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux, p.ex. tourniquets pour refermer les plaies ou les maintenir fermées, p.ex. agrafes chirurgicales; Accessoires utilisés en liaison avec ces opérations pour la suture des plaies; Supports ou emballages pour aiguilles ou matériaux de suture
Apparatus for placement in an incision or a natural body opening comprises a retractor having a sleeve (655, 656, 657) and a guard device comprising overlapping petals (662) depending from a mounting ring (661). The guard device is movable by the retractor from an insertion configuration to a deployed configuration as the retractor sleeve is moved to the retracting configuration.
A method for performing a laparoscopic procedure may include inserting a bag through an opening. The method may also include delivering tissue into the bag, sealing the bag, and inflating the bag to create an artificial pneumoperitoneum that extends the abdomen and provides additional working and viewing space. Further, the method may include carrying out a procedure on the tissue located in the inflated bag.
A61M 13/00 - Insufflateurs à fins thérapeutique ou de désinfection
A61B 17/22 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux, p.ex. tourniquets pour l'élimination non prévue ailleurs des obstructions dans les vaisseaux sanguins
A valve component (1) of the invention comprises a main valve (2) which is located on a centre line and at least one auxiliary valve (3) which is located radially outwardly of the main valve (2). The main valve may be used for sealing engagement with a cannula. In some cases the cannula may be used for introduction of a number of robotically controlled surgical instruments generally, including a camera. The auxiliary valves (3) may be utilised to introduce another instrument through the valve component. The valve component is mounted in a manner which ensures that the valve component (1) is rotatable about a centre line through the axis of the valve component (1). This ensures that the valve component (1) can be rotated relative to a cannula inserted through the main valve (2) and consequently that the auxiliary valves (3) are rotatable relative to the cannula allowing the auxiliary valves (3) to be positioned to facilitate optimum access and manipulation for an auxiliary instrument(s) inserted through the auxiliary valve(s) (2).
An instrument such as a tenaculum comprises a pair of jaws (202, 203) which are pivotal from an open configuration in which the jaws (202, 203) are splayed apart to a closed low profile delivery configuration. The jaws (202, 203) each have tissue engagement features (201). A protector loop (200) for each jaw which may be of a shape memory material such as Nitinol provides a safety protective distal tip which is distal of the tissue engaging features (201). The atraumatic tip does not harm tissue and does not compromise the integrity of a bag which may be used as a containment device in a procedure such as a hysterectomy.
A61B 17/29 - Pinces pour la chirurgie faiblement invasive
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux, p.ex. tourniquets
A method for performing a laparoscopic procedure may include inserting a bag through an opening. The method may also include delivering tissue into the bag, sealing the bag, and inflating the bag to create an artificial pneumoperitoneum that extends the abdomen and provides additional working and viewing space. Further, the method may include carrying out a procedure on the tissue located in the inflated bag.
A61B 17/22 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux, p.ex. tourniquets pour l'élimination non prévue ailleurs des obstructions dans les vaisseaux sanguins
A surgical access sealing device comprises expansile chambers 306, 307, 308, 309 which define inflation spaces. An upper layer 304 in one case comprises two chambers 306, 307 which are overlapped when uninflated. A lower layer 305 comprises two chambers 308, 309 which are also overlapped, when uninflated. The region of overlap between the chambers 306, 307 of the first layer is offset from the region of overlap between the chambers 308, 309 of the second layer. The walls of the inflated chambers are movable for passage of an object such as a surgeon's arm/hand whilst maintaining a seal.
A surgical access sealing device comprises expansile chambers (306, 307,308, 309) which define inflation spaces. An upper layer (304) in one case comprises two chambers (306, 307) which are overlapped when uninflated. A lower layer (305) comprises two chambers (308, 309) which are also overlapped, when uninflated. The region of overlap between the chambers (306, 307) of the first layer is offset from the region of overlap between the chambers (308, 309) of the second layer. The walls of the inflated chambers are movable for passage of an object such as a surgeon's arm / hand whilst maintaining a seal.
An instrument such as a tenaculum comprises a pair of jaws (202, 203) which are pivotal from an open configuration in which the jaws (202, 203) are splayed apart to a closed low profile delivery configuration. The jaws (202, 203) each have tissue engagement features (201). A protector loop (200) for each jaw which may be of a shape memory material such as Nitinol provides a safety protective distal tip which is distal of the tissue engaging features (201). The atraumatic tip does not harm tissue and does not compromise the integrity of a bag which may be used as a containment device in a procedure such as a hysterectomy.
A valve component (1) of the invention comprises a main valve (2) which is located on a centre line and at least one auxiliary valve (3) which is located radially outwardly of the main valve (2). The main valve may be used for sealing engagement with a cannula. In some cases the cannula may be used for introduction of a number of robotically controlled surgical instruments generally, including a camera. The auxiliary valves (3) may be utilised to introduce another instrument through the valve component. The valve component is mounted in a manner which ensures that the valve component (1) is rotatable about a centre line through the axis of the valve component (1). This ensures that the valve component (1) can be rotated relative to a cannula inserted through the main valve (2) and consequently that the auxiliary valves (3) are rotatable relative to the cannula allowing the auxiliary valves (3) to be positioned to facilitate optimum access and manipulation for an auxiliary instrument(s) inserted through the auxiliary valve(s) (2).
An instrument access device comprises first, second and third instrument seals for sealing around instruments extended through the device. The seals have respective connector sleeves. Each sleeve connects a base to one of the instrument seals. The device also comprises two insufflation/desufflation ports. Each of the ports comprises a connector extending from the base, a tube extending from the connector, a luer connector and a removable cap. The luer connector is used for connection to any suitable supply line for insufflation gas or for discharge if insufflation gas. In use, the insufflation/desufflation ports facilitate independent control of insufflation and desufflation as may be required during a surgical procedure. Access sleeve at the proximal end is cut-off, folded over the inner proximal ring and is held in place between the base and the inner proximal ring when the base is fitted. The proximal end of the sleeve that is generated when the sleeve is pulled upwardly to retract an incision is removed from the field of use.
An artificial pneumoperitoneum bag device may include an inflatable bag having an opening at an end of the bag. The bag device may also include an indicator including at least one repeating pattern on a wall of the bag. The pattern may extend across at least one side of the bag.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
An instrument access device 1 comprises a proximal member 25 for location externally of an opening into a body cavity. A first connector 20 extends between the proximal member 25 and a first instrument receiver 2. A second connector 21 extends between the proximal member and a second instrument receiver 3. Instrument seals can be housed in relatively rigid housings for added strength.
A bag with one or more openings is placed within a body cavity. Excized tissue is placed within the opening of a deflated bag. One or more openings of the bag are withdrawn outside the body cavity and the bag is inflated. Instruments including laparoscopic visualization are placed within the inflated bag that remains within the body cavity. The tissue retained within the bag is morcellated/crushed/reduced and removed. The bag is deflated and removed with residual tissue/blood/fluids inside. The tissue to be removed is retained in the bag which prevents potentially harmful material such as cancerous cells from being released in the body cavity.
A61B 17/22 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux, p.ex. tourniquets pour l'élimination non prévue ailleurs des obstructions dans les vaisseaux sanguins
An artificial pneumoperitoneum bag device (800) comprising an inflatable bag having an opening at an end of the bag. The bag device also includes an indicator (1000) including at least one repeating pattern such as grid lines (1002) on a wall of the bag. The pattern may extend across at least one side of the bag.
An inflatable artificial pneumoperitoneum bag (800) for receiving tissue (840) during laparoscopic surgery has a tissue-receiving opening at a proximal end thereof defined by a cuff (811) at the proximal opening. The cuff (811) has a closed configuration for delivery and retrieval of the bag (800) and an open configuration to receive tissue. The cuff (811) is biased into the open configuration. The bag (800) has a main body which extends from the cuff and the main body of the bag is more flexible than the cuff (811). A biasing element (815) bias's the cuff (811) into the open configuration. A tether (809) is used to close the bag for retrieval. The bag (800) creates an artificial pneumoperitoneum which isolates tissue within the bag.
A method for performing a laparoscopic procedure may include inserting a bag through an opening. The method may also include delivering tissue into the bag, sealing the bag, and inflating the bag to create an artificial pneumoperitoneum that extends the abdomen and provides additional working and viewing space. Further, the method may include carrying out a procedure on the tissue located in the inflated bag.
A61B 17/24 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux, p.ex. tourniquets pour la cavité buccale, le larynx, les conduits des bronches ou le nez; Grattoirs pour la langue
A61B 17/26 - Amygdalotomes, avec ou sans moyens hémostatiques
A61B 17/22 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux, p.ex. tourniquets pour l'élimination non prévue ailleurs des obstructions dans les vaisseaux sanguins
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux, p.ex. tourniquets
An instrument access device comprises first, second and third instrument seals for sealing around instruments extended through the device. The seals have respective connector sleeves. Each sleeve connects a base to one of the instrument seals. The device also comprises two insufflation/desufflation ports. Each of the ports comprises a connector extending from the base, a tube extending from the connector, a luer connector and a removable cap. The luer connector is used for connection to any suitable supply line for insufflation gas or for discharge if insufflation gas. In use, the insufflation/desufflation ports facilitate independent control of insufflation and desufflation as may be required during a surgical procedure. Access sleeve at the proximal end is cut-off, folded over the inner proximal ring and is held in place between the base and the inner proximal ring when the base is fitted. The proximal end of the sleeve that is generated when the sleeve is pulled upwardly to retract an incision is removed from the field of use.
A bag with one or more openings is placed within a body cavity. Excised tissue is placed within the opening of a deflated bag. One or more openings of the bag are withdrawn outside the body cavity and the bag is inflated. Instruments including laparoscopic visualization are placed within the inflated bag that remains within the body cavity. The tissue retained within the bag is morcellated/crushed/reduced and removed. The bag is deflated and removed with residual tissue/blood/fluids inside. The tissue to be removed is retained in the bag which prevents potentially harmful material such as cancerous cells from being released in the body cavity.
An instrument access device (1) comprises a wound protector and retractor (2), a proximal assembly (3) coupled to the wound protector and retractor (2), and an instrument receiver (5) which can be releasably coupled to the proximal assembly (3). The instrument receiver (5) has a valve assembly (6) through which an instrument (7) is passed and a cannula portion (8) which extends in use through an incision which has been retracted and protected by the retractor (2). The instrument receiver (5) has an insufflation/desufflation port (9). The proximal assembly (3) comprises an inner proximal ring member (40) and an outer proximal ring member (41). The proximal end of the retractor sleeve (25) is located between the proximal ring members (40, 41). The inner proximal ring member (40) has a slot (43) for receiving and releasably engaging with an insufflation port section (45) of the instrument receiver (5). Because the cannula portion (8) extends through the retracted and protected incision there is minimal frictional resistance to the insertion of an instrument through the retracted incision. The distal end of the cannula portion 8 may be located close to the inner surface of the abdominal tissue which minimises restriction on movement of an instrument within the abdomen - the cannula provides minimal obstruction to this internal movement. Curved instruments may be readily inserted.
An instrument access device 1 comprises a proximal member 25 for location externally of an opening into a body cavity. A first connector 20 extends between the proximal member 25 and a first instrument receiver 2. A second connector 21 extends between the proximal member and a second instrument receiver 3. Instrument seals can be housed in relatively rigid housings for added strength.
An instrument access device 1 comprises a proximal member 25 for location externally of an opening into a body cavity. A first connector 20 extends between the proximal member 25 and a first instrument receiver 2. A second connector 21 extends between the proximal member and a second instrument receiver 3. Instrument seals can be housed in relatively rigid housings for added strength.
An instrument access device comprises first, second and third instrument seals for sealing around instruments extended through the device. The seals have respective connector sleeves. Each sleeve connects a base to one of the instrument seals. The device also comprises two insufflation/desufflation ports. Each of the ports comprises a connector extending from the base, a tube extending from the connector, a luer connector and a removable cap. The luer connector is used for connection to any suitable supply line for insufflation gas or for discharge if insufflation gas. In use, the insufflation/desufflation ports facilitate independent control of insufflation and desufflation as may be required during a surgical procedure. Access sleeve at the proximal end is cut-off, folded over the inner proximal ring and is held in place between the base and the inner proximal ring when the base is fitted. The proximal end of the sleeve that is generated when the sleeve is pulled upwardly to retract an incision is removed from the field of use.
A surgical sealing device 1 for providing hand or instrument access during a surgical procedure is mounted to a wound retractor device 10 which is used to retract the sides of an opening into an internal cavity. The sealing device 1 comprises a first sealing member 5 and a second sealing member 6. The second sealing member 6 has passageway 2 with a sidewall of an elastic material to create a seal between the sidewall of the passageway 2 and an object passing through the passageway 2. The first sealing member 5 is in the form of a flap of flexible material and is moveable relative to the second sealing member 6 between a closed configuration sealing the passageway 2 and an open configuration. The flap member 5 may be fixedly attached to the second sealing member 6 by means of a reception loop 7 formed at the distal surface of the second sealing member 6.
An instrument access device comprises at least a first instrument seal 71 to effect a seal around a first instrument extended through the device and a second instrument seal 72 to effect a seal around a second instrument extended through the device. The instrument seals 71, 72 are configured to be arranged in a sealing relationship to a body of a patient. The device also comprises a distal anchoring ring 401 for location within a wound interior and a retractor member 402 extending proximally from the distal anchoring ring 401 to retract laterally the sides of a wound opening.
An instrument access device comprises at least a first instrument seal 71 to effect a seal around a first instrument extended through the device and a second instrument seal 72 to effect a seal around a second instrument extended through the device. The instrument seals 71, 72 are configured to be arranged in a sealing relationship to a body of a patient. The device also comprises a distal anchoring ring 401 for location within a wound interior and a retractor member 402 extending proximally from the distal anchoring ring 401 to retract laterally the sides of a wound opening.
An instrument insertion device (1) comprises a first seal (2), a second seal (3), a first proximal ring (4) for location externally of a wound opening, and a second proximal ring (5) for location externally of the wound opening. The first seal (2) may be a tricuspid valve defining a passageway (6) extending therethrough. An instrument (7) may be inserted through the passageway (6). The passageway (6) is movable from the closed configuration to the open configuration upon insertion of the instrument (7) through the passageway (6). The passageway (6) is biased towards the closed configuration, such that upon removal of the instrument (7) from the passageway (6), the passageway (6) moves automatically from the open configuration to the closed configuration. The second seal (3) may be a lipseal valve with a passageway (8) extending therethrough. An instrument (7) may be inserted through the passageway (8). The passageway (8) is biased towards the open configuration, such that upon removal of the instrument (7) from the passageway (8), the passageway (8) moves automatically from the sealed configuration to the open configuration.
An apparatus (1) for inserting a wound retractor device (2) at least partially through a wound opening. The apparatus (1) comprises a conveying device (4) and a holder element (5). The conveying device (4) is insertable at least partially through the wound opening to convey the would retractor device (2) at least partially through the wound opening. The holder element (5) holds part of the wound retractor device (2) in a low-profile configuration. The holder element (5) is slidable relative to the conveying device (4) between a holding configuration in which part of the wound retractor device (2) is held in the low-profile configuration, and a release configuration in which the wound retractor device (2) is released. As the conveying device (4) is inserted through the wound opening, the holder element (5) engages with the external surface of the tissue. In this manner the holder element (5) is moved from the holding configuration to the release configuration.
An instrument access device (1) comprises an instrument seal, a wound retractor for retracting a wound opening (2), and an opening element for at least partially opening the seal to facilitate insertion of an instrument (6) through the seal. The instrument seal comprises a gelatinous elastomeric seal (3) with a pinhole opening (4) extending therethrough, and a housing (5) around the seal (3). The opening element may be employed to at least partially open the pinhole opening (4) to facilitate insertion of the instrument (6) through the pinhole opening (4). The opening element comprises a sheet (11) of flexible material. The sheet (11) is movable distally relative to the seal (3) between a rest configuration and an opening configuration. In the rest configuration the sheet (11) is substantially planar. In the opening configuration, the pointed, the leading end (16) of the sheet (11) enters the pinhole opening (4) and moves distally through the pinhole opening (4) to at least partially open the pinhole opening (4).
A seal comprises a first sealing member and a second sealing member. The sealing members each have an accessway to facilitate access from one side of the sealing member to the other side of the sealing member. The accessways are offset to facilitate sealed access of an object through the sealing members.
A61B 19/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires pour la chirurgie ou le diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, p.ex. pour stéréotaxie, opération aseptique, traitement de la luxation, protecteurs des bords des blessures(masques de protection du visage A41D 13/11; blouses de chirurgien ou vêtements pour malades A41D 13/12; dispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corps A61M 1/00)
A wound retractor (320) comprises a distal ring (3) for insertion through a wound opening (6), a proximal ring (4) for location externally of the wound opening (6), a valve (10) mounted to the proximal ring (4), and a sleeve (2) for retracting laterally the sides of the wound opening (6). The wound retractor (320) also comprises a flexible release member (81) for releasing the distal ring (3) from a retracting configuration for removal of the distal ring (3) from the wound opening (6). A first end (301) of the release member (81) is attached to the valve housing (102), the release member (81) loops around the distal ring (3), and a second end (302) of the release member (81) is movable relative to the proximal ring (4) to release the distal ring (3) from the retracting configuration.
A wound retractor (320) comprises a distal ring (3) for insertion through a wound opening (6), a proximal ring (4) for location externally of the wound opening (6), a valve (10) mounted to the proximal ring (4), and a sleeve (2) for retracting laterally the sides of the wound opening (6). The wound retractor (320) also comprises a flexible release member (81) for releasing the distal ring (3) from a retracting configuration for removal of the distal ring (3) from the wound opening (6). A first end (301) of the release member (81) is attached to the valve housing (102), the release member (81) loops around the distal ring (3), and a second end (302) of the release member (81) is movable relative to the proximal ring (4) to release the distal ring (3) from the retracting configuration.
A surgical access system (100) comprises an access port (5), a rigid cannula having a shaft (11) and a laparoscopic surgical instrument (101). The access port (5) comprises a seal (6) and a retractor. The retractor comprises a distal O-ring (71), an outer proximal ring member (77), an inner proximal ring member (78) and a sleeve (72). The sleeve (72) extends distally from the inner proximal ring member (78) to the distal O-ring (71) in a first layer, is looped around the distal O-ring (71), and extends proximally in a second layer between the inner proximal ring member (78) and the outer proximal ring member (77). The instrument (101) comprises a shaft (103) with a rigid proximal region (104), a flexible intermediate region (105), and a rigid distal region (106). The instrument shaft (103) may be inserted through the cannula shaft (11). The instrument (101) has a rigid end effector (107) releasably coupled to the distal end (108) of the instrument shaft (103). An actuator (109) for actuating the end effector (107) is provided at the proximal end (110) of the instrument shaft (103). The actuator (109) is movable along the instrument shaft (103) parallel to the longitudinal axis of the instrument shaft (103).
An apparatus (650) for inserting a distal ring (9) of a wound retractor device (2) through a wound opening comprises a bladeless tip (641) for creating the wound opening by forcing tissue apart, and a conveying device (5) for conveying the distal ring (9) through the wound opening. The conveying device (5) comprises a hook element (6) for engaging the distal ring (9) to convey the distal ring (9) through the wound opening, and a receiver housing (651) for receiving a seal (652) and a proximal ring (653) of the wound retractor device (2) to hold the seal (652) and the proximal ring (653) externally of the wound opening, and thus maintain a sleeve portion of the wound retractor device (2) in tension, during conveying of the distal ring (9) through the wound opening.
A61B 17/06 - Aiguilles; Supports ou empaquetages pour aiguilles ou matériaux de suture
A61B 19/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires pour la chirurgie ou le diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, p.ex. pour stéréotaxie, opération aseptique, traitement de la luxation, protecteurs des bords des blessures(masques de protection du visage A41D 13/11; blouses de chirurgien ou vêtements pour malades A41D 13/12; dispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corps A61M 1/00)
A61B 18/04 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par chauffage
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux, p.ex. tourniquets
A surgical sealing device (405), comprises a first sealing member (5) and a second sealing member (6). A thin slit is defined between the sealing members (5, 6). In a closed configuration, the first sealing member (5) overlaps the distal end opening of a passageway (2) through the second sealing member (6) to prevent leakage of insufflation gases out of an abdomen (4). In an open configuration, the first sealing member (5) is retracted to reveal the distal end opening of the passageway (2) and thus facilitate passage of an object, such as a surgeon's hand or forearm (3), into the abdomen (4). The device (405) comprises a planar support element (406) fixedly attached to the proximal exterior surface (408) of the first sealing member (5). The first sealing member (5) is fixedly attached to the second sealing member (6) at an attached region (409), with a detached region (407) remaining detached from the second sealing member (6).
An instrument access device (500) comprises a distal O-ring (11) for insertion into a wound interior, a proximal member for location externally of a wound opening and a sleeve (12) extending in two layers between the distal O-ring (11) and the proximal member. The proximal member comprises an inner proximal ring member (25) and an outer proximal ring member (24) between which the sleeve (12) is led. A seal housing (300) is mounted to the inner proximal ring member (25). A gelatinous elastomeric seal (302) with a pinhole opening (303) therethrough is received in the housing (300). An instrument may be extended through the seal (302) to access the wound interior through the retracted wound opening in a sealed manner.
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