摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an access port adapted to attain introduction of a surgical instrument into a patient's body. SOLUTION: A surgical access port includes an access member defining a longitudinal axis and having a proximal end, a distal end, and an internal wall defining a longitudinal opening adapted for passage of a surgical object; an object seal disposed in mechanical cooperation with the access member and configured to create a substantially fluid-tight seal around the surgical object inserted through the object seal; and a centering mechanism installed at the access member proximal of the object seal. COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT
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