SURGICAL SEAL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A FLOATING SEAL STRUCTURE

摘要

A surgical access device includes a seal assembly having an upper housing member, a lower housing member, and a receiving member. The receiving member defines a central longitudinal axis and has a longitudinal passage for receiving a surgical object therethrough. The surgical access device also includes a first seal secured between the upper housing member and the lower housing member and a second seal positioned between the upper housing member and the receiving member. The first seal provides a biasing force to maintain the second seal in contact with the upper housing member to provide a sealing relationship therewith.

主权项

1. A surgical access device, comprising:
a seal assembly having an upper housing member, a lower housing member, and a receiving member, the receiving member defining a central longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal passage for receiving at least one surgical object therethrough; a first seal disposed within the seal assembly, the first seal secured between the upper housing member and the lower housing member; and a second seal disposed within the seal assembly, the second seal movably positioned between the upper housing member and the receiving member; wherein the first seal provides a biasing force to maintain the second seal in contact with the upper housing member to provide a sealing relationship therewith.