The present invention generally provides methods and devices for removing fluid from a surgical instrument. Surgical access devices and seal systems are generally provided having one or more valves or seal assemblies to create a closed system between the outside environment and the environment in which the surgical access device is being inserted. The devices of systems can also include a fluid remover in the form of a sorbent element, a scraper element, a wicking element, or any combination thereof that is configured to remove fluid from a working channel of the device or system and/or from a surgical instrument inserted therethrough.
申请公布号
AU2010276622(B2)
申请公布日期
2014.02.27
申请号
AU20100276622
申请日期
2010.07.21
申请人
ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC.
发明人
MORENO JR., CESAR E.;MINNELLI, PATRICK J.;GILKER, THOMAS A.;MUMAW, DANIEL J.;MOLLERE, REBECCA J.;TANGUAY, RANDALL;FRANER, PAUL T.