Surgical access device with integrated illumination
AssigneeNico Corporation
InventorsJoseph L. Mark, Kristin L. Murphy
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Abstract
An outer sheath used with a surgical access assembly is disclosed. The outer sheath includes a proximal end, a distal end and a body portion therebetween. The proximal end defines a first opening. The distal end is disposed opposite the proximal end and defines a second opening. The body portion includes at least one slot formed therein. At least one light source is retained within the slot, adjacent the proximal end.
Claims20
An outer sheath with integrated illumination for a surgical access assembly, comprising:
- a proximal end defining a first opening;
- a distal end opposite the proximal end, the distal end defining a second opening;
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- a hollow body portion positioned between the proximal end and the distal end and defining a passageway, the body portion including at least one slot formed therein, the at least one slot retaining at least one light source adjacent the proximal end.
An outer sheath with integrated illumination for a surgical access assembly, comprising:
- a proximal end defining a first opening;
- a distal end opposite the proximal end, the distal end defining a second opening;
- a hollow body portion positioned between the proximal end and the distal end, the hollow body portion defining a lumen therethrough, the body portion defined by an outside surface and an inside surface;
- a grip portion disposed around the first opening and including a mounting flange,
- a transition section extending between the grip portion and the body portion, the transition section having a first end connected to the grip portion and a second end connected to the proximal end;
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- wherein the mounting flange includes at least one light element mounted therein and oriented downward to illuminate the lumen.
An outer sheath with integrated illumination for a surgical access assembly, comprising:
- a proximal end defining a first opening;
- a distal end opposite the proximal end, the distal end defining a second opening;
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- a body portion positioned between the proximal end and the distal end, the body portion including:
- at least one slot formed therein, the at least one slot retaining at least one light, and
- a printed circuit board disposed on an inner surface of the body portion, the printed circuit board extending from the proximal end and spaced apart from the distal end, the printed circuit board electrically connected to the at least one light source.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.