Patent ID: 8231652
Filing Date: 2012-07-31
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A medical device comprising: a handle portion; an end effector assembly; an elongate member connecting the handle portion to the end effector assembly; and a sealing device associated with at least one of the handle portion and the elongate member to substantially prevent flow communication between a lumen of the elongate member and an environment external to the device; wherein a distal-most end of the sealing device which is closest to the end effector assembly has a radially inner surface disposed radially outward of a radially outer surface of the elongate member, wherein the distal-most end of the sealing device comprises at least one of a silicone, a rubber, and a plastic, wherein the handle portion includes protrusions contacting the sealing device, and wherein the handle portion includes a tube in flow communication with the elongate member.