TROCAR ASSEMBLY

摘要

An obturator assembly for penetrating body tissue, includes a handle assembl y (16) having a finger-actuated trigger (22) member, a sleeve member (12) connected to and extending from the handle assembly (16), an obturator shaft (42) at least partially positioned within the sleeve member (12) and engageable with the finger-actuated trigger membe r (22) of the handle assembly (16) and a cutting mechanism supported by the distal end portion (46) of the obturator shaft (42). The cutting mechanism is deployable for cutting action upon movement of the trigger member (22). A method of using the obturator assembly is also disclosed.