Embodiments of an access device system useful for single or limited port procedures comprises a retractor and a gel cap removably coupled to the retractor. The gel cap comprises a gel pad that acts as an artificial body wall, through which instruments may be inserted into a body cavity, either directly or through one or more trocars. The gel pad permits flexible instrument placement, as well as translational and angular degrees of freedom for the instruments while maintaining a gas tight seal.
申请公布号
CA2711116(A1)
申请公布日期
2009.07.30
申请号
CA20092711116
申请日期
2009.01.22
申请人
APPLIED MEDICAL RESOURCES CORPORATION
发明人
ALBRECHT, JEREMY J.;LECHUGA, JUAN J.;BECERRA, MATTHEW M.;GADBERRY, DONALD L.;JOHNSON, GARY M.;BRUSTAD, JOHN R.