Patent ID: 7717878
Filing Date: 2010-05-18
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. An adapter apparatus adapted for releasably coupling to a cannula assembly having a cannula housing and a cannula sleeve, which comprises: an adapter body having an adapter seal defining internal portions adapted to form a substantial seal about an instrument; and an elongated tether defining a longitudinal axis and having a first end connected to the adapter body and a second end adapted for mounting to the cannula sleeve, the second end of the elongated tether including a sleeve passageway dimensioned for receiving the cannula sleeve, the elongated tether further including a locking tab extending from the second end toward the first end and a locking recess, the locking recess being spaced from the sleeve passageway, the locking tab having locking structure configured and dimensioned to engage the locking recess to secure the tether relative to the cannula sleeve.