Patent ID: 9554825
Date: 2017-01-31
CPC Classifications: A61B,A61M

Claim:
1. An access assembly, which comprises: an access member defining a central longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal passageway therethrough for reception and passage of a surgical instrument, the access member dimensioned for positioning within tissue to provide access to an underlying site; and first and second seal members mounted to the access member in juxtaposed relation, the first seal member having first internal surfaces defining an opening therethrough, the second seal member having second internal surfaces radially spaced from the central longitudinal axis and defining an elongated arcuate passage extending through an arc which subtends an angle greater than 0° with respect to the central longitudinal axis, the first and second seal members adapted for relative rotational movement about the central longitudinal axis whereby the opening of the first seal member is axially alignable with the elongated arcuate passage of the second seal member to permit passage and manipulation of the surgical instrument while establishing and maintaining a substantial sealed relation with the surgical instrument.