| 摘要 |
<p><P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide methods and devices for removing fluid from a surgical instrument. <P>SOLUTION: 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. In one embodiment, a seal assembly is provided and can include a seal having an opening configured to receive a surgical instrument therethrough and a fluid remover in the form of an absorbent element, a scraper element, a delivery element, or optional combination thereof. The fluid remover can be connected to the seal and configured to remove a fluid from the opening and/or a surgical instrument. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT</p> |
