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. In on e 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 wicking element, or any combination thereof can be associated wit h the seal and configured to remove fluid from the opening and/or a surgical instrument.
申请公布号
CA2664823(A1)
申请公布日期
2009.10.28
申请号
CA20092664823
申请日期
2009.04.28
申请人
ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC.
发明人
MORENO, CESAR E.;MINNELLI, PATRICK J.;TANGUAY, RANDALL;MOLLERE, REBECCA J.;GILKER, THOMAS A.;MUMAW, DANIEL J.