Patent ID: 8394015
Filing Date: 2013-03-12
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An instrument port for introducing an instrument into a surgical site, comprising: a port body including a channel running therethrough from a proximal end to a distal end of said port body; an instrument sleeve in slidable contact with said channel, creating a gap therebetween and said instrument sleeve being designed to custom fit said instrument, creating an interface between said instrument sleeve and said instrument, said interface allowing fluid to flow therethrough to a manipulative end of said instrument and preventing air from flowing to said operative end of said instrument, and a fluid-based air bubble removal system including a fluid inlet at said distal end in fluid connection with said gap, a fluid connection between said gap and said interface, an openable seal for preventing material from inadvertently entering or exiting said proximal end of said port body, and a fluid outlet and a suction source at said distal end.