SURGICAL SEAL ASSEMBLY WITH UPPER LIP SEAL

摘要

A surgical access device is presented including a seal assembly having an upper housing member and a lower housing member configured to form a housing, the housing defining a central longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal passage for receiving at least one surgical object therethrough. The surgical access device further includes a seal disposed within the seal assembly, the seal movably arranged within the housing. The seal may include an elastomeric seal member having an opening for receiving and sealing with an instrument inserted therethrough, the elastomeric seal member arranged between an upper seal holder and a lower seal holder. The upper seal holder may be a cup-shaped seal having an upper lip that engages at least a portion of the upper housing member to secure the seal within the seal assembly.

主权项

1. A surgical access device, comprising:
a seal assembly having an upper housing member and a lower housing member configured to form a housing, the housing defining a central longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal passage for receiving at least one surgical object therethrough; and a seal disposed within the seal assembly, the seal movably arranged within the housing, the seal including an elastomeric seal member having an opening for receiving and sealing with an instrument inserted therethrough, the elastomeric seal member arranged between an upper seal holder and a lower seal holder; wherein the upper seal holder is a cup-shaped seal having an upper lip that engages at least a portion of the upper housing member to form a seal with the seal assembly.