Patent ID: 9022926
Filing Date: 2015-05-05
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An access assembly comprising: a compressible body having proximal and distal ends and an hourglass-shaped central portion extending therebetween, the compressible body defining at least a first lumen configured to receive an instrument in a sealing manner when the instrument is received through the at least first lumen, the compressible body defining at least one channel between the proximal and distal ends, the at least one channel enclosed within a wall of the central portion, wherein the at least one channel defines an opening in at least one of the proximal and distal ends; and a reinforcing mechanism selectively insertable into the at least one channel and extending between the proximal and distal ends of the compressible body, the reinforcing mechanism including a plurality of rib members configured to permit compression of the compressible body during insertion into an incision and return the compressible body to an uncompressed condition following insertion, wherein the reinforcing mechanism is maintained entirely within the compressible body when the reinforcing mechanism is received within the at least one channel.