| 摘要 |
<p>A surgical seal assembly is presented including a seal housing defining a longitudinal housing axis and a seal defining a passage and being adapted to form a substantial seal about a surgical instrument disposed within the passage, the seal including an inner seal portion. The surgical seal assembly also includes a guide mounted to the proximal end of the seal housing. The guard member, upon being positioned adjacent to the seal, assumes the shape of the seal such that the guard member encircles the seal at least two times, in an overlapping manner, and protects the seal.</p> |
