Patent ID: 7316699
Filing Date: 2008-01-08
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. An assembly structured to introduce medical instruments into a body cavity through an entry site, said assembly comprising: a) a base disposable within the entry site and including a proximal portion and a distal portion, said proximal portion disposed in an accessible location from an exterior of the body cavity, b) a passage extending through said base between said proximal and distal portions and dimensioned to receive the instrument therethrough, c) said base including an exterior sealing surface having a transverse cross-section of predetermined configuration substantially conforming to a configuration of the entry site, d) said predetermined configuration is elongated in substantial conformance with an elongated incision defining the entry site and comprises a substantially oval configuration, and e) said sealing surface disposable in sealing engagement with the entry site; wherein further comprising a retaining assembly formed on said sealing surface and disposed and structured to retain said base within the entry site; and wherein said retaining assembly comprises at least one rib extending outwardly from said sealing surface.