Patent ID: 9078698
Filing Date: 2015-07-14
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An obturator assembly comprising: an obturator housing; an obturator member mounted to the obturator housing, the obturator member defining a longitudinal axis and having proximal and distal ends, the obturator member including an obturator rod and a penetrating end, the obturator rod and the penetrating end being monolithically formed; and an obturator sleeve mounted about the obturator member and having an outer surface, the obturator sleeve being adapted for reciprocal longitudinal movement relative to the obturator member between a retracted position and a fully extended position, wherein, when the obturator sleeve is in the fully extended position relative to the obturator member, at least portions of the penetrating end extend longitudinally and radially beyond the outer surface of the obturator sleeve.